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ophthalmology external identifier

opht_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

opht_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  opht_ext_id as ophthalmology_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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