Burden of coeliac disease in Germany: real-world insights from a large retrospective health insurance claims database analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coeliac disease (CeD) is a chronic immune-mediated disease triggered by exposure to dietary gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. The burden of CeD on patients and the healthcare system remains poorly evaluated in Germany.

Objectives

To assess the healthcare resource utilisation (HCRU) and costs of diagnosed CeD patients in a German claims database.

Design

A retrospective CeD case-control study was conducted using German claims data between 2017 and 2021.

Methods

CeD diagnosis was defined by at least one inpatient or two outpatient diagnostic codes (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, German Modification (ICD-10-GM) K90.0) within four quarters (irrespective of calendar year) for Ce

SUBMITTER: Bokemeyer B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792009 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature