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xray external identifier

xr_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

xr_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xr_ext_id as xray_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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