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precertification external identifier

precert_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

precert_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_ext_id as precertification_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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