Understanding medical billing for Heilmittelerbringer, explained clearly
ADH Abrechnungszentrum für Heilmittelerbringer GmbH publishes general information about how billing and reimbursement procedures work between therapy providers and statutory health insurers in Germany.
Claim documentation
Guidance overview
Topics we cover
An overview of the areas ADH Abrechnungszentrum publishes information about, aimed at Heilmittelerbringer, patients, and administrative staff who want to understand how billing procedures generally work.
Claims documentation
General explanations of the documents typically required when submitting a therapy billing claim to a statutory health insurer.
Reimbursement procedures
An overview of how reimbursement workflows are generally structured between Heilmittelerbringer and Krankenkassen.
Compliance basics
Plain-language summaries of the regulatory principles that commonly apply to therapy billing in Germany.
Insurer correspondence
Notes on how correspondence between providers and insurers is typically organised and what it usually contains.
Submission timelines
General information on how billing periods and submission windows are commonly structured.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions we receive from therapy practices about the billing process in general terms.
A typical billing cycle, in four stages
Every practice differs, but most billing cycles for Heilmittelerbringer follow a similar general pattern.
Documentation is prepared
Treatment records and prescriptions are gathered and checked for completeness.
Claim is compiled
Information is organised into the format expected by the relevant insurer.
Insurer review
The statutory health insurer reviews the submitted claim against coverage rules.
Outcome communicated
The provider is informed of the reimbursement decision and any follow-up steps.
Clear information reduces avoidable delays
A large share of billing delays stem from incomplete documentation or unfamiliarity with insurer requirements. Understanding the general process can help practices prepare more complete submissions.
- Plain-language explanations of common billing terms
- Neutral overviews of statutory insurer expectations
- Practical context for administrative staff who are new to billing
- Regularly reviewed informational content
Have a question about billing documentation?
Reach our team for general information. We are not able to review individual medical records through this website.