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note external identifier

nt_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

nt_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_ext_id as note_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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