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task external identifier

tsk_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

tsk_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tsk_ext_id as task_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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