Here you will find information about classifications of diseases as ICD-10-GM, ICD-10-WHO and ICD-O-3 and furthermore about ICD-11.

The German procedure classification (OPS - Operationen- und Prozedurenschlüssel) is used to encode surgical and medical procedures in inpatient and outpatient care.

For several years, the WHO has been working on a new classification for health interventions ICHI (International Classification of Health Interventions). The goal is an internationally agreed classification that can be used for the comparison and exchange of statistical data.

BfArM publishes the annually updated official version of the German Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC)-Classification with defined daily doses (DDD) since January 1st, 2004.

The IVD classification of the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA) is used for the consistent, structured naming of in vitro diagnostic devices. In the past, it was mandatory for notifications according to § 25 MPG (German Medical Devices Act).

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is used to describe functional health status and social impairment.

BfArM provides important services such as online classifications, downloads and coding questions. OIDs can be requested and the ICF book edition can be ordered. General questions are answered under FAQ.