All the secrets of the yellow note (AU) explained
What is behind the diagnosis code on the yellow ticket? An app from Techniker Krankenkasse explains the abbreviations behind the ICD-10 code. For smartphones with Android and iOS, the “ICD-10 diagnostic information” is free and provides more clarity.
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ICD-10 on the yellow note: all diagnosis codes explained
Anyone who is examined by a doctor receives a yellow certificate as a certificate for the employer. At least one abbreviation can be found on this, which is within the ICD-10 codes broken down will. What was diagnosed in detail can now be found out with a free app from Techniker Krankenkasse.
With the app, which is available for both iOS and Android, particular attention was paid to ease of use. Basically, users don’t have to do anything other than enter the diagnostic code in the app. The cell phone already reveals what the doctor calls Reason for the sick leave has set. This can be very useful for further research.
For Android there is the app on Google Play:
iPhones get the app in the App Store:
the “ICD-10 diagnostic information” the Techniker Krankenkasse can be used free of charge. You don’t have to be a member of the health insurance company to uncover the secret of the respective ICD-10 code.
TK: Digital sick leave from October
The fact that the classic yellow note on paper has had its day has long been a matter of fact. After some difficulties and delays in the concrete implementation of the digital variant Techniker Krankenkasse will offer the digital certificate from October 2021.
You can find out how the digital yellow note works in the Video:
The greatest advantage for patients is that the medical practices themselves now send the certificate to the health insurance companies. The sick note for the insured is sent in encrypted form. With the digital Submission of the certificate to the employer is to start from July 2022.
