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verification external identifier

verif_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

verif_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  verif_ext_id as verification_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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