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ultrasound external identifier

us_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

us_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  us_ext_id as ultrasound_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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