The 2025 version of the SwissDRG released

On December 12, 2024, the entity managing the DRG system in Switzerland, SwissDRG, published the final (billing) version of the 2025 DRG system. In total, 23 new DRGs were introduced, and they concern cardiovascular, endoscopy, ENT, gastrointestinal, nephrology and urology, neurology and neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, peripheral vascular, pulmonary and airways, and spine areas. Some examples of the newly introduced DRGs are the following:

• F02Z Generator replacement of a cardioverter/defibrillator (AICD), dual- or triple-chamber stimulation;
• G46D Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or endoscopic antireflux procedures, more than one day of hospitalization;
• D86A    Diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, mouth, and throat with specific procedures, one day of hospitalization;
• H07D    Cholecystectomy, age > 11 years;
• B61F Paraplegia/tetraplegia or spinal cord injuries with surgical intervention;
• N04D Hysterectomy, oophorectomy, or complex procedures on the fallopian tubes, except for malignant neoplasms;
• E64D Respiratory insufficiency or pulmonary embolism, age > 15 years;
• I09F Vertebral body fusion or vertebral body replacement with at least two implants.

Also, 17 new add-on reimbursement categories related to nephrology and urology, neurology and neurosurgery, radiotherapy, and peripheral vascular fields were introduced.

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