Fiori W, Liedtke-Dyong A, Lakomek H-J, Buscham K, Lehmann H, Fuchs A-K, Bessler F, Roeder N
DRG-Research-Group, Medizinisches Management, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland.
Z Rheumatol. 2011 Apr;70(3):245-54. doi: 10.1007/s00393-011-0754-1.
The following article presents the major general and specific changes for rheumatology in the financing of inpatient care in Germany for 2011. In addition to relevant changes in the G-DRG classification system and coding, the new legislation and insurance company auditing procedures are covered. The impact these changes will have on hospitals specialized in rheumatology is discussed.