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Research object identifiers (OID) for electronic data exchange in the healthcare sector in Germany in the public OID register
Service Description
For standardized software communication in the German healthcare system, companies that produce software or IT service providers can identify their objects. Unique object identifiers (OID) are used for this purpose.
An object identification number is a number for identifying objects. Objects can be
- Organizations,
- templates,
- Identifiers,
- coding schemes,
- value lists, so-called value sets
An OID is used to uniquely identify information objects for exchange between computer systems. These numbers are assigned because computers are better at dealing with numbers than with non-standardized text.
Valid and previously valid OIDs and associated information can be searched for and displayed in the publicly accessible OID register.
You can search using a free text field or in the tree view of the register.
The register displays the description of the object and other metadata for each OID, as well as the responsible and applicant organization and, if applicable, the contact person and applicant.
Process flow
You can search for OIDs in the OID register "Healthcare Germany" and display descriptions and metadata, the responsible and applicant organization and, if applicable, the contact and applicant person.
To search, go to the website of the OID register. Alternatively, you can search using a search field or a tree structure.
You can use a search field to search specifically for objects with an OID or healthcare organizations in Germany that have successfully applied for an OID:
- To do this, enter the desired search term in the free text field.
- An overview of matching results will be displayed.
- From the overview, you can access the detailed view for an individual object identification number (OID).
- The detailed view shows you descriptions and metadata, the responsible and requesting organization and, if applicable, the contact and requesting person for an OID.
Alternatively, you can search in the tree view of the OID register:
- By selecting the "Tree view", you can display the hierarchical tree structure and the various object types (organizations, identification mechanisms, coding systems, valuesets, templates, documents).
- Each item takes you to the detailed view of an individual object.
- The detailed view shows you descriptions and metadata, the responsible and requesting organization and, if applicable, the contact and requesting person for an OID.
Requirements
None
Which documents are required?
None
What are the fees?
There are no costs.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There is no deadline.
Processing duration
The search engine displays results after a few seconds.
Legal basis
Decree of the Federal Ministry of Health of 21.12.2005 (AZ Z25-133000/05)
Applications / forms
No legal remedy is provided for.
Appeal
Forms available: No
Written form required: No
Informal application possible: No
Personal appearance necessary: No
Online services available: Yes
Further Information
Author
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
- OID register for the German healthcare sector (object identifier, OID) Provision
Remark: Display of performance in the source portal
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)
Professionally released on
16.06.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
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Competent Authority
Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) - Abteilung Kodiersysteme & Register – Fachgebiet Medizinische Terminologien (K3)
Address
53175 Bonn, Stadt
Remark: Bonn office
Link to the directions:
Link zur Anfahrtsbeschreibung
Address
50676 Köln, Stadt
Remark: Cologne office
Link to the directions:
Link zur Anfahrtsbeschreibung