Classification of healthcare facilities in Japan including hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions based on the Medical Care Act.
Overview
Types of Healthcare Facilities in Japan
Healthcare facilities in Japan are classified based on the Medical Care Act according to bed count, function, and medical departments. Facilities with 20 or more beds are defined as hospitals, while those with 19 or fewer beds are clinics. Further classifications include functional categories such as advanced treatment hospitals, regional medical support hospitals, and general hospitals, as well as department-based classifications like internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. These classifications play a crucial role in organizing healthcare delivery systems and helping patients choose appropriate medical facilities.
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| code | slug | name | description | bedCount | category | requiredPhysicians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H01 | general-hospital | General Hospital | A basic hospital with 20 or more inpatient beds. | 20+ | by-function | 3 |
| H02 | advanced-treatment-hospital | Advanced Treatment Hospital | Hospitals responsible for advanced medical care, research, and education. | 400+ | by-function | 3 |
| H03 | regional-medical-support-hospital | Regional Medical Support Hospital | Hospitals that support regional primary care physicians. | 200+ | by-function | 3 |
| H04 | clinical-research-hospital | Clinical Research Core Hospital | Hospitals conducting high-level clinical research and trials. | varies | by-function | 3 |
| H05 | psychiatric-hospital | Psychiatric Hospital | Specialized hospitals with only psychiatric beds. | 20+ | by-function | 3 |
| H06 | general-hospital-100plus | General Hospital (100+ beds) | Hospitals with 100 or more beds and multiple departments. | 100+ | by-size | 3 |
| H07 | large-hospital | Large Hospital | Large-scale hospitals with 400 or more beds. | 400+ | by-size | 3 |
| H08 | medium-hospital | Medium Hospital | Medium-sized hospitals with 100-399 beds. | 100-399 | by-size | 3 |
| H09 | small-hospital | Small Hospital | Small hospitals with 20-99 beds. | 20-99 | by-size | 3 |
| C01 | non-bed-clinic | Non-bed Clinic | Clinics without inpatient facilities providing only outpatient care. | 0 | clinic | 1 |
| C02 | bedded-clinic | Bedded Clinic | Clinics with 1-19 inpatient beds. | 1-19 | clinic | 1 |
| C03 | dental-clinic | Dental Clinic | Clinics providing dental care. | 0-19 | clinic | 1 |
| D01 | internal-medicine | Internal Medicine | Department for diagnosis and treatment of internal organ diseases. | department | ||
| D02 | surgery | Surgery | Department focused on surgical treatment. | department | ||
| D03 | pediatrics | Pediatrics | Department specializing in children's diseases. | department | ||
| D04 | obstetrics-gynecology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Department handling pregnancy, childbirth, and women's diseases. | department | ||
| D05 | ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Department specializing in eye diseases. | department | ||
| D06 | otorhinolaryngology | Otorhinolaryngology | Department for ear, nose, and throat diseases. | department | ||
| D07 | orthopedic-surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Department for bone, joint, and muscle diseases. | department | ||
| D08 | dermatology | Dermatology | Department specializing in skin diseases. | department | ||
| D09 | urology | Urology | Department for urinary system diseases. | department | ||
| D10 | psychiatry | Psychiatry | Department specializing in mental illnesses. | department | ||
| D11 | neurosurgery | Neurosurgery | Department for surgical treatment of brain, spine, and nerves. | department | ||
| D12 | cardiovascular-surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Department for surgical treatment of heart and blood vessels. | department | ||
| D13 | plastic-surgery | Plastic Surgery | Department for restoring body form and function. | department | ||
| D14 | radiology | Radiology | Department for medical imaging and radiation therapy. | department | ||
| D15 | rehabilitation | Rehabilitation Medicine | Department focused on functional recovery. | department | ||
| D16 | anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Department specializing in anesthesia and pain management. | department | ||
| D17 | emergency-medicine | Emergency Medicine | Department specializing in emergency medical care. | department | ||
| D18 | allergy-rheumatology | Allergy and Rheumatology | Specialized department for allergies and rheumatism. | department | ||
| D19 | dentistry | Dentistry | Department for dental treatment and oral health. | department | ||
| O01 | national-hospital | National Hospital | Hospitals operated by the national government. | by-ownership | ||
| O02 | public-hospital | Public Hospital | Hospitals operated by local governments. | by-ownership | ||
| O03 | private-hospital | Private Hospital | Hospitals operated by private entities. | by-ownership | ||
| O04 | university-hospital | University Hospital | Hospitals affiliated with universities. | by-ownership | ||
| O05 | public-interest-hospital | Public Interest Hospital | Hospitals operated by public interest corporations. | by-ownership |
- Survey of Medical Institutions | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare official
- Definitions of Medical Care Institutions | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare official
- Classification of Medical Facilities and Hospital Beds | Japan Health Policy NOW official
- What Types of Medical Institutions and Clinics Exist? | Nikkei Medical article
- Learn About Types of Hospitals! What Features and Differences Exist? | Kango Roo article