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room external identifier

rm_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

rm_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rm_ext_id as room_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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