Orthopädie und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 192 8-561.1
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 187 8-390.3
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 163 8-020.x
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 156 5-820.00
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 131 5-822.g1
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 114 5-984
114 9-984.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 110 5-032.00
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 98 5-835.9
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 90 5-820.02
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 77 5-830.0
Other operations on the spine 69 5-839.60
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 59 5-831.0
57 9-984.8
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 56 8-800.c0
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 52 5-829.6
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 52 8-914.12
51 5-83b.70
Open surgical procedure on a joint 50 5-800.8h
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 45 8-910
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 39 5-835.c0
38 9-984.b
34 5-83b.50
34 9-984.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 31 5-032.02
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 31 5-836.30
Other operations on the spine 31 5-839.61
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 30 9-401.22
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 27 5-822.g2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 25 1-481.4
Other operations on the spine 25 5-839.a0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 24 5-032.01
Open surgical procedure on a joint 23 5-800.9x
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 23 8-803.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) during arthroscopy 22 1-482.7
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 22 1-854.7
Other operations on the spine 22 5-839.5
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 20 5-786.0
20 5-83b.71
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 19 5-829.e
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function 18 5-056.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.6
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 17 5-811.2h
17 5-83w.0
15 5-83b.72
Operation on bones of the foot 14 5-788.00
Operation on bones of the foot 14 5-788.40
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy 14 5-810.1h
14 5-83b.52
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 14 8-650
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 13 5-783.0d
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 13 5-836.31
Other operations on the spine 13 5-839.0
13 5-83b.54
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 12 5-036.8
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 12 5-829.h
12 5-836.34
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.62
12 5-83b.51
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 11 5-836.50
11 5-836.55
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 10 5-786.1
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 10 5-822.01
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.9
10 5-836.35
10 5-83w.20
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 9 5-812.5
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 9 5-823.27
Mobilisation of a stiff joint under anaesthesia - brisement force 9 8-210
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 9 8-812.60
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision 8 1-504.6
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 8 5-039.x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 8 5-784.0d
Operation on bones of the foot 8 5-788.61
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 8 5-812.eh
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 8 5-822.81
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 8 5-829.k1
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-830.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 8 5-836.51
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-854.6
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 7 5-786.k
Other open joint surgery 7 5-809.2q
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 7 5-820.94
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 7 5-822.h1
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 7 5-900.1e
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.70
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.71
Operation on bones of the foot 6 5-788.5c
Open surgical procedure on a joint 6 5-800.3g
Open surgical procedure on a joint 6 5-800.5h
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 6 5-831.2
6 5-83b.30
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 6 8-158.h
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c1
6 8-98g.10
Patient education 6 9-500.0
6 9-984.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision 5 1-504.7
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.72
Open surgical procedure on a joint 5 5-800.2g
Open surgical procedure on a joint 5 5-800.5g
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 5 5-808.a4
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 5 5-808.b0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-830.4
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 5 5-837.00
5 5-83b.57
5 5-86a.10
5 5-86a.11
Revision operations 5 5-983
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 5 8-201.g
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 4 5-784.0g
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-786.2
Open surgical procedure on a joint 4 5-800.2h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 4 5-820.40
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 4 5-821.10
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 4 5-821.24
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 4 5-823.1b
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 4 5-823.2b
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 4 5-829.k0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 4 5-831.3
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-835.b0
4 5-83b.31
4 5-83b.32
4 5-896.1e
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 4 8-915
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 4 8-925.00
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.9
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 bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.4
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 other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.9
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
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 a joint by endoscopy not specified 1-697.7
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
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 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 1-854.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.a
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-200
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium not specified 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-222
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-224.30
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-828
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis not specified 3-990
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis not specified 3-991
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate not specified 3-993
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data not specified 3-996
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.10
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.41
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.b
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.80
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.a0
not specified 5-452.b1
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.f0
not specified 5-489.k0
Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia not specified 5-530.31
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.03
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.21
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4t
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 5-780.6t
Surgical separation of bony tissue to compensate for malalignment not specified 5-781.1t
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1t
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.5t
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.ak
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0f
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0h
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0k
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0s
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0v
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7g
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7v
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.0j
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1d
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1j
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 5-787.2f
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kh
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kv
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.06
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.07
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.09
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.0a
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.0x
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.41
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.52
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.56
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.5f
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.62
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.63
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.66
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.x
not specified 5-78a.1f
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 5-790.1f
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-791.1g
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.2e
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.2f
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.1g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.1h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3p
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.6g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.6q
Operation on the kneecap (patella) or its ligaments not specified 5-804.0
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.b2
Other open joint surgery not specified 5-809.2r
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.0h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.2h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.0h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.01
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.0
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.2b
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.84
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 5-823.28
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.9
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 removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.6
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.d0
not specified 5-836.36
not specified 5-836.38
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.40
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.41
not specified 5-836.44
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 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) not specified 5-83a.01
not specified 5-83b.55
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.08
Reconstructive operations on the tendons not specified 5-854.0c
Reconstructive operations on the tendons not specified 5-854.2c
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.0a
not specified 5-896.0e
not specified 5-896.0g
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.08
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.00
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.10
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.23