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prosthetic external identifier

pros_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pros_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pros_ext_id as prosthetic_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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