Klinik für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 458 5-984
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 401 5-032.00
Other operations on the spine 322 5-839.60
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 265 5-032.10
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 232 5-032.20
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 231 8-914.12
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 219 5-830.4
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 199 5-032.01
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 182 8-917.13
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 169 5-832.4
Other operations on the spine 151 5-839.61
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 126 5-831.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 125 5-831.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 119 5-032.02
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 119 5-986.x
Implantation of synthetic bone material 110 5-785.0x
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 109 5-835.9
103 5-83b.70
102 5-83b.50
99 5-83w.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 93 5-032.11
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 93 5-831.9
87 9-984.7
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 74 8-917.1x
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 74 8-919
Other operations on the spine 72 5-839.5
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 71 5-836.40
70 5-83b.51
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 69 5-832.2
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 67 5-032.21
66 9-984.b
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 58 5-832.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 55 5-032.40
Other operations on the spine 53 5-839.0
53 5-83b.54
52 9-984.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 51 5-832.5
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 48 5-783.0x
Other operations on the spine 47 5-839.a0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 46 8-917.11
Other operations on the spine 40 5-839.62
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 39 1-206
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 39 5-036.8
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 38 5-783.2x
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 36 5-988.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 35 3-805
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 34 3-225
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 34 5-032.12
34 5-83b.71
34 5-896.1a
31 9-984.6
30 5-83b.52
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 30 9-401.01
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 29 3-226
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 29 5-031.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 29 5-032.30
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 28 3-222
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 28 5-031.02
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 26 5-030.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 26 5-032.22
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 26 5-836.50
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 25 1-503.4
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 25 5-031.00
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 24 3-052
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 21 5-832.6
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 20 1-208.4
20 1-20c.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 19 5-030.71
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 19 5-836.30
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 19 5-836.51
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 18 5-836.41
18 5-83b.31
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 18 8-800.c0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 17 1-208.3
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 17 1-266.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 17 1-480.4
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 17 5-030.32
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 17 8-914.10
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 17 9-401.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 15 5-032.31
15 5-83b.55
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 14 5-831.3
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 14 5-836.31
Other operations on the spine 14 5-839.a1
14 5-83b.30
14 5-83w.1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 14 5-916.a0
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 13 5-033.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 13 5-832.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 12 3-800
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 12 5-988.x
11 1-931.1
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 11 5-032.41
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 11 5-835.x
11 8-831.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.4
Other operations on the spine 10 5-839.h0
10 5-896.0a
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 10 8-987.10
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 9 5-850.d5
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 9 5-900.1a
Revision operations 9 5-983
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 9 8-917.12
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 8 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 8 3-207
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 8 5-790.0d
8 5-83b.56
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 8 5-986.y
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 8 8-914.02
8 8-98g.10
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 7 1-205
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 7 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.30
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 7 5-808.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-830.0
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.63
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation without measurement of the pressure in the pulmonary artery and in the right atrium of the heart 7 8-930
7 9-984.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 6 3-202
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 6 3-82a
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.32
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 6 5-033.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 6 5-035.6
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 6 5-039.x
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 6 5-79a.xe
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-830.3
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.40
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 6 8-701
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle 5 1-493.31
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 5 1-632.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 5 3-820
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-832.x
5 5-83b.20
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 5 8-700.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 5 8-914.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 5 8-914.1x
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 4 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 4 3-223
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.31
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 4 5-035.2
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 4 5-783.2d
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 4 5-831.6
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 4 5-831.a
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-835.b0
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 4 5-837.00
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a1
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 4 8-803.2
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 4 9-401.02
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the uterus or cervix through a surgical incision not specified 1-571.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the uterus by endoscopy not specified 1-672
Standard screening examination of elderly people not specified 1-771
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
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 a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.7
Ultrasound of the female reproductive organs with access through the vagina not specified 3-05d
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
X-rays of the patency of the stomach and intestine not specified 3-13b
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-600
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-601
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-753.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.00
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.14
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.3
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.0
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.4
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.42
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.60
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.11
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.21
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.y
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.42
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.7
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal not specified 5-037.x
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.y
Wound care of the outer ear not specified 5-183.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.e
not specified 5-429.v1
Partial surgical removal of the stomach (2/3 resection) not specified 5-435.1
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
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 5-455.06
Creation of an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) with a single stoma, as a standalone operation not specified 5-461.41
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.22
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical removal of the rectum (resection of the rectum) maintaining the anal sphincter not specified 5-484.35
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2z
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.4d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0d
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.6x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.0
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.g
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.x
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xx
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.y
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.xd
not specified 5-78a.xx
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 5-790.5f
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.xd
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.0b
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.2b
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the pelvic margin or pelvic ring not specified 5-798.3
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-79a.0e
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3h
Other open joint surgery not specified 5-809.xe
Other joint surgery by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-819.1h
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.5
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.9
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.a0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.d0
not specified 5-836.34
not specified 5-836.36
not specified 5-836.37
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.45
not specified 5-836.55
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.x
not specified 5-83b.22
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.40
not specified 5-83b.41
not specified 5-83b.42
not specified 5-83b.44
not specified 5-83b.45
not specified 5-83b.57
not specified 5-83b.72
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83b.x0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.65
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d8
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.7
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.04
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.14
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.18
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1e
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.1e
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.14
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1c
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.0a
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.00
not specified 5-98c.1
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.s0
not specified 6-006.23
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.7
Intestinal lavage not specified 8-121
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
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
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.0
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 abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-153
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.5
not specified 8-192.1a
not specified 8-192.3g
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose not specified 8-700.1
not specified 8-713.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep not specified 8-717.0
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.10
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.21
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.31
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.32
not specified 9-984.a