Identification Numbers for each Patient

Each patient profile in Sun Master Patient Index is assigned a unique identification number in addition to the local IDs assigned by individual systems. Each patient has one unique identification number throughout your organization, and a unique identification number within each system with which they are registered. Patients might also have several auxiliary IDs, meaning that they share these identification numbers with other patients.

EUID

Every patient profile in the master index application is assigned an enterprise-wide unique identification number. This number is the same for that patient regardless of the system from which the patient information originates. This number is called the enterprise-wide unique identifier (EUID) and is used to cross-reference patient profiles in order to accurately identify the patients throughout your organization.

Local ID

A local ID is a unique local identification number that is assigned to a patient in each system at which they are registered. These numbers are assigned using a numbering system unique to each local system, and are used internally by the systems to identify each patient. Sun Master Patient Index uses a patient’s EUID to cross-reference their local IDs in different systems. Note that the name of the Local ID field is configurable and might be different for your implementation.

Auxiliary ID

An auxiliary ID is an identification code that does not necessarily uniquely identify a single patient within the database, but might identify a group of patients. For example, if a family shares the same account or insurance policy, every family member would have the same identification code for that account or policy.