Explanatory Note
Title: Activities of inpatient healthcare establishments
Comprises the activities of hospitals (general and specialized), clinics (includes
dental clinics), nursing homes, and other healthcare establishments with facilities for
short- and long-term hospitalization of patients. These activities are directed
mainly for hospitalized patients, under the direct supervision of doctors, encompassing a
wide variety of healthcare services (medicine, surgery, analysis, radiology,
emergencies, operating room services, hospital pharmacy).
Includes official hospitals (public, military, paramilitary and prison), private and
non-profit organizations.
Does not include:
Technical analysis activities of products and materials (71200);
Veterinary activities (75000);
Health activities for military personnel on campaign (84220);
Civil protection activities (84250);
Clinical practice activities in outpatient clinics (862);
Dental medicine in an outpatient clinic (86230);
Imaging diagnostic services and clinical analysis laboratories, not integrated
in hospital activities (8691);
Transporting patients in ambulances (86920);
Social support activities, with accommodation (87);
Nursing activities with accommodation (87100);
This subclass is part of the Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities (CAE-Rev.4), used for tax and statistical purposes in Portugal.
Parent class:
8610 - Hospital activities