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28
Oct 2026

Denmark Introduces 11 New Procedure Codes in October 2026 SKS Update

In mid-October 2026, the Danish Health Data Authority published its quarterly update to the Health Care Classification System (SKS), effective from 1 October 2026. The update introduces 11 new surgical and medical procedure codes across several specialties, including cardiovascular, ENT, obstetrics and radiology. Notable additions include new codes for leadless pacemaker implantation and the use of a balloon for an impacted fetal head before a cesarean section.
08
Jan 2026

2026 DRG tariff system guide published in Denmark

In December 2025, the Danish Health Data Authority published the DRG tariff system (Takstsystem) guide, which provides an overall description of billing rules, tariffs, and grouping logic for 2026. Among other changes, 17 new DRGs were introduced in the nephrology and urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and some other fields.