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problem external identifier

prob_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

prob_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prob_ext_id as problem_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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