Medical and dental practice activities

NACE v2.0 Code: Q86.2

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. Medical and dental practices offer a wide range of services, from preventive care and routine check-ups to specialized treatments and surgical interventions, catering to the diverse healthcare needs of the public.

Production process

The core production techniques in this industry involve the provision of medical and dental services by qualified professionals, such as physicians, dentists, and other healthcare practitioners. These services are typically delivered through outpatient clinics, private practices, or hospital-affiliated facilities. The key steps involved include patient intake, diagnosis, treatment planning, and the administration of various medical or dental procedures, often utilizing specialized equipment and technologies.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the medical and dental practice activities industry include highly skilled and trained healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and dental hygienists. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of medical and dental equipment, including diagnostic tools, surgical instruments, and various consumable supplies. Facilities, such as clinics and hospitals, as well as supporting infrastructure like information technology systems, are also essential inputs for the effective delivery of healthcare services.

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, treatment of illnesses and injuries, and specialized procedures. These services are consumed by individuals seeking medical or dental care, as well as by other related industries, such as 86.1 Hospital activities and 86.9 Other human health activities.

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 page shows a legacy version of code 86.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (86.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
862ISIC v4.0Medical and dental practice activities

Family tree for medical and dental practice activities

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86'>86: Human health activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86/2'>86.2: Medical and dental practice activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86/1'>86.1: Hospital activities</a>"]
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    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86/21'>86.21: General medical practice activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86/22'>86.22: Specialist medical practice activities</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/Q/86/23'>86.23: Dental practice activities</a>"]


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