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neurology external identifier

neuro_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external system reference id for a nervous system specialty. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the neurology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for neurology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

neuro_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  neuro_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- neurology external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  neuro_ext_id as neurology_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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