Changes in responsibilities for managing coding classifications in Sweden

From June 1, 2026, certain responsibilities will be transferred from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) to the Swedish eHealth Agency (E-hälsomyndigheten). This reform was requested by the Swedish Government to support interoperability, clarify governance and responsibilities in the health data area, and create better conditions for a national digital infrastructure for healthcare and social care services.

The tasks being transferred include responsibility for managing classifications, such as procedure coding (KVA) and diagnosis coding (ICD-10-SE).   

Around 20 employees will move from the National Board of Health and Welfare to the Swedish eHealth Agency and continue this work within the new organizational structure.

The National Board of Health and Welfare will retain responsibility for areas including the diagnosis-related groups (DRG) system, terminology database, and the development of social data registers. The Government has stated that these responsibilities will not be transferred.

The two agencies are currently working together to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. From June 1, 2026, related information, services, and publications will be available on the Swedish eHealth Agency’s website.

The transfer is part of a broader effort to reduce fragmentation, improve interoperability, simplify data sharing, and reduce administrative burden across Sweden’s health and social care system.

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