KODIERLEITFADEN

Basics of the DRG-based German billing system The essential basis for billing all hospital services provided is one

correct coding based on the following classification systems:

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Operation and procedure key (OPS)

Both systems are annually approved by the German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information

(DIMDI) revised and published. Legal basis for billing

The KHG (law for the economic security of hospitals and to regulate hospital care rates) and the KHEntgG (hospital remuneration Set)