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validation external identifier

valid_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

valid_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  valid_ext_id as validation_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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