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slot external identifier

slot_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

slot_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  slot_ext_id as slot_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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