Professional medical coding at the USB translates the primary medical documentation of patient examinations, diagnoses, treatments and therapies into structured information according to ICD-10 (International classification of diseases, 10th revision, German Modification) and CHOP (Swiss surgical classification). These are used for epidemiological purposes (Federal Statistical Office), for studies and research, for inpatient billing in accordance with SwissDRG and for cantonal and national hospital planning (e.g. highly specialized medicine). The medical coding team also answers DRG-related payer queries in referral management and is actively involved in the further development of classifications and regulations as well as the DRG tariff system.

As part of the medical controlling department, the medical-business consulting team is a multi-professional team of doctors and business experts. It acts as a business consultant for the medical departments and clinics and supports the administration with medical issues. The employees provide training on tariff and billing systems, carry out order analyses, create business cases and provide support in project management and leadership.

In the Medical Documentation Service Center, the digitally transmitted medical documentation and the paper-based documentation come together and are fed into the digital patient archive, which guarantees the legal and auditing security criteria that are important for the University Hospital Basel.

The team at the Medical Documentation Service Center is the point of contact for questions about finding documents and ensuring the flow of information. The management and further development of the binding hospital-wide classification (main and sub-document types in the digital patient archive) of medical histories is one of its tasks. Operational requirements are taken into account and coordinated with business partners.

The requirements of the Business Records Ordinance (GeBüV) - technical implementation and compliance with legal requirements - have been implemented and are regularly reviewed.

Completed studies are archived and stored. Access is controlled in accordance with the study entry.

Are you a patient and would like individual reports or findings? As a referring physician, hospital, retirement and nursing home or other healthcare institution, do you need further documents or information on your patients? Then the team at the Medical Documentation Service Center is at your disposal. If reports need to be requested from the clinics, the team will take care of further communication with the relevant clinic.

• For patients: Please send your requests in writing and with a copy of an official ID to the postal address or by e-mail. Due to data protection regulations, the information will be sent by post.

Legal basis:

• Business Records Ordinance (GeBüV)
• Basel-Stadt Health Act
• Data protection provisions of the IDG Basel-Stadt

• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.45-12.15, 14-17 (Sat, Sun and public holidays: closed)
• Tel. +41 61 328 52 28
• Fax: +41 61 265 48 98
• Mail: scmeddok@usb.ch
  (Processing Monday - Friday, 07.45-17 h)

Postal address:
University Hospital Basel
SC Medical Documentation
P.O. Box
4031 Basel

All ordinary business transactions of the University Hospital Basel are recorded and mapped in the financial accounting system. The correct reporting of assets and liabilities as well as the financial success of the company forms the basis of regular accounting at the University Hospital Basel.

General ledger - suppliers and services to contractual partners

The University Hospital Basel offers various services to contracting parties. The invoices are issued by us on a service-related basis in accordance with the agreed conditions. The service provider will be happy to answer any questions regarding invoicing.

We process the invoices submitted by the suppliers in the best possible way in accordance with the agreed payment conditions. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Accounts receivable accounting ensures that incoming payments are correctly offset against our receivables. Outstanding amounts are monitored and overdue reminders are sent. If necessary, repayment agreements are agreed or ordinary debt collection proceedings are initiated.

The debt collection department is responsible for the dunning process for invoices outstanding beyond the payment deadline. Customer-oriented solutions are sought and found in cooperation with the patients and, if necessary, with the involvement of the social authorities or a debt counseling service. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your overdue invoice or your debt collection procedure.

The active administration and proper accounting of research funds/projects and earmarked or charitable legacies/donations is one of the main tasks of this specialist unit.

Your participation
You can actively participate in teaching and research or charitable legacies.
Ms. Patricia Zeiser will be happy to provide you with further information.

Detailed information on types of research

Contact us

EU projects

• 8th EU Framework Program for Research (with a duration of 7 years: 2014-2020)
  EU-Research Basel:
  Horizon-2020: Projects in cooperation with the University of Basel

Links:

• Information from the Swiss representatives on European research programs:
  EURESEARCH
• Information on EU projects and FP7 and Horizon 2020 on the partner sites of:
  Germany
  Austria

The main task of Tariffs and Contracts is to guarantee tariffs that at least cover costs with our financiers as a substantial contribution to the financial income of the University Hospital Basel.

Externally, Tariffs and Contracts represents the University Hospital Basel in the negotiation of tariff contracts and agreements and coordinates and monitors the tariff models. It plays an active role in shaping the pricing and tariff policy of the University Hospital Basel.

Valid from January 1, 2024

• The price list for University Hospital Basel
• Price list for Univerisity Hospital Basel
• Liste de prix de l'Hôpital de Bâle

We see ourselves as a service center for internal and external customers, offering support in all matters relating to tariff and insurance expertise, legal principles and systems technology.

Our task and responsibility is to continuously optimize processes so that all medical and hospital services provided can be invoiced without errors. The constant exchange of information and knowledge with all involved parties supports and promotes professional competence in all areas.

The "Tariff and Service Management" department bears a high degree of responsibility for the correct, complete and timely recording of services in accordance with tariffs. The entire team performs an administrative support function for the medical and administrative staff and thus contributes to safeguarding income.

The assignment of the departments and the associated clinics is clearly defined. The "Tariff and Service Management" team is therefore available as a competent contact for operational tariff and service issues in the clinical areas of the departments.

The "Service Recording" department deals with all technical requirements relating to service recording.

We are the point of contact for standardizing and automating the service recording landscape at a technical level and are responsible for providing specialist support for the IBI-care and ServiceManager applications. We also reduce financial risks through transparent, monitored and automated interface processes from the service recording systems to SAP IS-H.

The Reception and Admissions Department at the University Hospital Basel consists of the inpatient admissions department, the administrative emergency admissions department and the information and reception desks.
Our task is to ensure correct and complete administrative patient admission, an important part of which is to clarify the costs of a hospital stay. Of course, a customer-friendly reception is also part of our daily routine.

We see ourselves as competent contact partners for questions, advice and support for our internal and external customers.


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