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Reimbursement summary for angioplasty of arteries of lower extremities

This post presents an extract from our reimbursement analysis for angioplasty of arteries lower extremities using plain and drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral artery disease in England, France and Germany. Plain balloon angioplasty is reimbursement via DRG solely and DCBs are reimbursement via combination of DRG and add-on reimbursement.
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Applications for changes in the CHOP nomenclature and SwissDRG system now accepted

On June 5, 2023, the application window for submitting applications for changes in the Swiss nomenclature of surgical procedures (CHOP) was open. The interested parties may submit applications until September 17. In addition, applications for changes in the coding rules may be submitted until July 16.

Furthermore, on the same day, the application window for submitting applications for changes in the SwissDRG system was open. The interested parties may submit applications until July 17.

Applications for both processes may be submitted by Medical Professional Association (FMH), Conference of the Cantonal Ministers of Public Health (GDK/CDS), Swiss Association of Hospitals (H+), health insurance companies and their associations, and the Medical Tariff Commission (MTK/CTM).

More information can be found here (CHOP nomenclature) and here (SwissDRG).

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