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summary external identifier

summ_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

summ_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_ext_id as summary_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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