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physical external identifier

pe_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pe_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_ext_id as physical_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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