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triage external identifier

triage_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

triage_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_ext_id as triage_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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