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remittance external identifier

remit_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

remit_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_ext_id as remittance_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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