Medical and dental practice activities

NACE v2.1 Code: R86.2

About medical and dental practice activities

NACE code 86.2, 'Medical and dental practice activities', encompasses a vital sector of the economy that provides essential healthcare services to individuals and communities. This industry plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the overall health and well-being of the population, contributing to the broader economic and social development of a region. The medical and dental practice activities industry includes a wide range of healthcare professionals, such as physicians, dentists, and other specialized practitioners, who work to diagnose, treat, and prevent various medical and dental conditions.

Production process

The key production techniques in the medical and dental practice activities industry involve the application of specialized medical and dental knowledge, skills, and technologies to provide comprehensive healthcare services. This includes conducting patient examinations, performing diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, administering therapies, and performing surgical procedures. Healthcare professionals in this industry utilize a range of medical equipment, such as examination tables, diagnostic imaging devices, and surgical instruments, to deliver high-quality care to their patients.

Production inputs

The medical and dental practice activities industry requires a variety of inputs to function effectively. These include highly trained and skilled healthcare professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, and other specialized practitioners. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of medical and dental supplies, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and dental materials, as well as specialized equipment and infrastructure, including examination rooms, surgical suites, and diagnostic laboratories.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the medical and dental practice activities industry are the healthcare services provided to patients, which can include preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. These services are consumed by individuals, households, and other NACE codes, such as 86.1 Hospital activities, 86.9 Other human health activities, and 87.1 Residential nursing care activities, as part of a comprehensive healthcare system.

Revisions to 86.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 86.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (86.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 86.2.

Family tree for medical and dental practice activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R'>R: HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86'>86: Human health activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/2'>86.2: Medical and dental practice activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/1'>86.1: Hospital activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/9'>86.9: Other human health activities</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/21'>86.21: General medical practice activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/22'>86.22: Medical specialists activities</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/23'>86.23: Dental practice care activities</a>"]


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