Sweden Releases 2027 Procedure Coding System with 44 New Codes Across Multiple Specialties

In late October 2026, Sweden published the 2027 edition of its Classification of Health Care Procedures (Klassifikation av vårdåtgärder, KVÅ), which will take effect on 1 January 2027. KVÅ classification comprises two parts – medical procedures (KMÅ) and surgical procedures (KKÅ).

The 2027 update introduces 44 new procedure codes across multiple clinical specialties.

28 new surgical procedure codes (KKÅ) were introduced in areas including cardiovascular care, ENT, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, nephrology and urology, men's health, orthopedics and peripheral vascular interventions. Examples include Insertion of a transvenous leadless pacemaker (three separate codes depending on the anatomical site), removal of nasal turbinates (partial and total), and percutaneous transluminal thrombectomy from the pulmonary artery.

16 new medical procedure codes (KMÅ) were added across several fields, including extracorporeal treatments, gastroenterology, and peripheral vascular. Examples include normothermic regional perfusion in donation after circulatory death (DCD) and balloon-based impedance planimetry.

The new codes will become effective on 1 January 2027.

What does it mean for the industry?

The 2027 KVÅ update introduces more specific coding options for selected medical and surgical procedures, including leadless pacemaker implantation, percutaneous thrombectomy from the pulmonary artery, and other technologies used across several specialties.

For manufacturers, these changes may improve the identification and reporting of procedures involving their technologies. Manufacturers should assess whether the new codes affect existing reimbursement arrangements and market access conditions for their products in Sweden from January 2027.

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