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plan external identifier

pln_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pln_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_ext_id as plan_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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