What does ICD-10-GM mean?

ICD -10- GM is an adaptation of ICD -10- WHO, the World Health Organisation’s “International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems” translated into German by the BfArM (the number 10 refers to the 10th revision of the classification, GM means “German Modification”).

What is the difference between ICD-10-GM and SGB-V?

Until 2003, ICD -10- GM was known as ICD -10- SGB-V; SGB V stands for “Volume V of the German Social Security Code”. ICD -10- GM is a version adapted to the specific requirements of the German health care system.

What is the current version of the ICD-10?

The currently valid version is ICD -10- GM 2021. The International Statistical Classification Of Diseases And Related Health Problems, 10th revision, German Modification ( ICD -10- GM) is the official classification for the encoding of diagnoses in inpatient and outpatient medical care in Germany. The currently valid version is ICD-10-GM 2021.

Is the ICD-10- GM in the public domain?

Official diagnostic classification DIMDI publishes the ICD -10- GM on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health; it is in the public domain. Its use in inpatient care is laid down in § 301 Volume V of the German Social Security Code (SGB V) and in outpatient care is laid down in § 295 SGB V.Please edit this content section.