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route external identifier

rte_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

rte_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rte_ext_id as route_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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