Apply for an object identifier (OID) for electronic data exchange in the healthcare sector in Germany

Source: BUS Rheinland-Pfalz

For standardized software communication in the German healthcare system, you as a healthcare organization, company that produces software or IT service provider can identify your objects for exchange. Unique object identification numbers (OID) are assigned for this purpose.

An OID is a fixed number for identifying objects. These are, for example

Organizations,
templates,
identifiers,
coding schemes,
value lists or 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.

As the applicant, you apply online for the assignment of an object identification number (OID) or submit a change request for an existing OID:

Register for the application. You will receive a confirmation of registration.
Log in with your identifier and password
Then select the application type:
- Initial application: If you want to apply for a new object identifier, select "Initial application form".
- Change request: If you want to change existing data, select "Change request form".
You enter the required information.
You submit your application. The system checks whether all the required information is available and has been filled in correctly. Save the submitted data as a PDF for documentation purposes.
You will receive a confirmation of transmission.
After processing, an OID will be assigned by e-mail to the contact person or the person submitting the application.
If necessary, queries will be sent to your mailbox in the application. You will receive a notification that a message is in your mailbox.

Apply for an object identifier (OID) for electronic data exchange in the healthcare sector in Germany

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