Fachabteilung für Orthopädie, Sportmedizin und Rehabilitation

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 681 3-203
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 246 5-820.00
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 201 5-822.g1
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 164 5-829.jx
164 9-984.7
130 8-831.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 117 8-917.03
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 102 5-822.01
97 9-984.8
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 84 5-869.2
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint 83 5-805.7
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 83 5-820.01
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint 82 5-805.6
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 82 5-814.7
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 82 5-822.j1
76 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 73 3-205
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 71 5-820.02
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath 70 5-855.71
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 68 8-917.13
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 64 3-035
Other joint surgery by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 64 5-819.00
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 59 8-020.5
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 54 3-200
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 39 3-802
27 9-984.9
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 20 5-790.5f
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 20 8-914.02
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue 17 5-782.a0
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 15 5-786.0
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 14 1-854.6
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 14 3-990
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy 13 5-810.20
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 13 5-900.04
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 12 1-854.7
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 12 5-821.2b
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 11 5-786.k
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 10 3-202
Operation on bones of the foot 10 5-788.00
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 10 8-201.g
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 9 5-786.1
Operation on bones of the foot 9 5-788.56
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 9 5-822.81
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 9 5-829.h
Operation on bones of the foot 8 5-788.52
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone 8 5-793.2f
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 8 5-812.5
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 8 5-821.43
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 8 5-823.1b
8 8-98g.11
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 7 3-222
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 7 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 7 3-806
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 7 5-794.1f
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.a0
7 5-987.2
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 6 5-784.xv
Operation on bones of the foot 6 5-788.40
Open surgical procedure on a joint 6 5-800.70
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 6 5-822.h1
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 6 5-823.27
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 6 5-823.2b
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 6 5-83a.00
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 6 5-83a.2
6 5-86a.10
6 8-98g.10
6 9-984.a
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 5 1-632.0
Examination of a joint by endoscopy 5 1-697.7
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 5 3-030
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 5 3-225
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 5 5-784.xd
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 5 5-787.7f
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone 5 5-792.1g
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 5 5-808.b0
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments in the knee joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 5 5-813.4
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 5 5-821.0
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 5 5-83a.01
5 9-984.b
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 4 3-206
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone 4 5-791.1g
Open surgical procedure on a joint 4 5-800.3g
Open surgical procedure on a joint 4 5-800.5h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 4 5-811.2h
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 4 5-814.3
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 4 5-821.25
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 4 5-823.b0
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 4 5-851.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a0
Patient education 4 9-500.0
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.9
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of a joint by endoscopy not specified 1-697.1
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.a
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
not specified 1-999.42
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-053
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.0
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.1
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
X-rays of the patency of the stomach and intestine not specified 3-13b
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Special imaging procedures, for example, to examine the back of the eye (retina) not specified 3-300.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus immediately after injury not specified 5-044.8
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.40
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.42
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.72
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Reconstructive operations on the soft tissues of the face not specified 5-778.0
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.1f
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6d
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6f
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6j
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6x
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.7j
Surgical separation of bony tissue to compensate for malalignment not specified 5-781.9h
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1d
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1f
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.xe
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.6h
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.5h
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7v
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.xf
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.xk
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.xt
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.xu
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.4k
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.2
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1e
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1v
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.6f
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.7g
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kv
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.x1
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xh
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xk
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.51
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.53
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.5c
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.5d
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.60
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.61
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.66
not specified 5-78a.kv
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.4f
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.4h
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.5e
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.1x
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.2g
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.3g
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.1h
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.1k
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.1n
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.1r
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.3r
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.af
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794.2r
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794.af
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794.bf
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794.k6
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture of a small bone not specified 5-795.2c
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.1u
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the ankle bone (talus) or heel bone (calcaneus) not specified 5-797.kt
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-79a.6k
Surgical reduction of a dislocated joint not specified 5-79b.11
Surgical reduction of a dislocated joint not specified 5-79b.1g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.0h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2r
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.30
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3q
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.7h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.xh
Operation on the kneecap (patella) or its ligaments not specified 5-804.5
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the ankle joint not specified 5-806.3
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.a4
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.a5
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.b3
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.0h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.10
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.1h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.2h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.4h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.0h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.1h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.20
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.2x
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.3h
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.7
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.eh
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.ex
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.fh
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.k1
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments in the knee joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-813.x
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.0
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.2
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.4
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.9
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.b
Other joint surgery by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-819.1h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.22
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.10
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.18
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.24
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.2a
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.33
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.3x
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.41
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.52
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.7
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.g4
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.j1
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.0
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.1a
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.1e
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.22
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.29
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.7
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.ff
Surgical implantation of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder not specified 5-824.21
Surgical insertion, re-operation, exchange or removal of transplanted or transposed bone (fragments) not specified 5-828.1x
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.a
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.b
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k0
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k1
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k2
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.n
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.64
Surgical procedure on the joints of the hand apart from the wrist not specified 5-844.43
Surgical procedure on the joints of the hand apart from the wrist not specified 5-844.46
Surgical stiffening of the joints of the hand apart from the wrist not specified 5-846.4
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.91
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.ca
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.fa
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.ga
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851.0a
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851.2a
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.39
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.68
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.f8
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.fa
Reconstructive operations on the tendons not specified 5-854.29
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.01
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.0a
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.17
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.19
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.29
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.69
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.12
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.28
Re-attachment of the arm or the hand not specified 5-860.6
not specified 5-86a.11
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0c
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1e
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2e
not specified 5-896.09
not specified 5-896.0g
not specified 5-896.1e
not specified 5-896.1g
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0f
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0g
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1e
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a3
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.4
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.g
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.40
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.41
not specified 8-192.09
not specified 8-192.0e
not specified 8-192.0g
not specified 8-831.02
not specified 8-831.04
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.0x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.0x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.12
not specified 8-98g.13