China’s National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) published classification codes and medical-insurance common names for seven implantable consumable categories — neurointerventional and neurosurgical implants, structural heart and cardiac surgery, patches, dental, ophthalmic, vascular embolisation, and suture/coagulation materials. After expert review, public consultation and industry engagement, the NHSA established 136 insurance common names, streamlined classifications and material d

China’s National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) published classification codes and medical-insurance common names for seven implantable consumable categories — neurointerventional and neurosurgical implants, structural heart and cardiac surgery, patches, dental, ophthalmic, vascular embolisation, and suture/coagulation materials. After expert review, public consultation and industry engagement, the NHSA established 136 insurance common names, streamlined classifications and material descriptors, and filled coding/name gaps for innovative consumables. The NHSA said it will continue revising other consumable categories; the standardisation is intended to support higher-quality development of China’s medical consumables industry and clarify reimbursement/identification for procurement and insurers.