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scan external identifier

scn_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

scn_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  scn_ext_id as scan_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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