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outcome external identifier

outc_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

outc_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  outc_ext_id as outcome_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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