Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 211 3-802
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 183 5-032.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 129 8-917.13
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 123 8-914.12
105 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 103 5-831.0
Other operations on the spine 101 5-839.60
93 8-831.00
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 89 5-988.0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 82 5-835.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 79 3-203
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 77 5-831.2
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 75 8-931.0
Other operations on the spine 65 5-839.a0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 64 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 58 5-839.5
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 56 5-986.x
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 55 5-83a.01
Other operations on the spine 53 5-839.b0
Other operations on the spine 52 5-839.0
52 5-83b.70
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 50 8-930
45 9-984.8
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 44 5-032.01
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 42 5-835.b0
Other operations on the spine 42 5-839.61
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 42 5-984
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 40 8-917.1x
39 9-984.b
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 38 5-031.02
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 38 8-800.c0
36 9-984.6
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 35 5-033.0
35 5-83b.71
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 34 8-910
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 32 5-83a.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 31 5-831.4
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 31 5-836.50
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 29 5-038.21
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 29 8-914.1x
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 29 8-980.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 27 5-836.40
27 5-83b.50
26 5-83b.51
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 25 5-030.70
25 5-83b.20
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 24 5-830.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 24 5-836.41
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 22 5-836.51
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 22 8-020.5
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 21 3-823
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 21 5-832.x
Other operations on the spine 20 5-839.a1
Other operations on the spine 20 5-839.b2
19 5-83b.52
19 5-83b.57
19 5-896.xa
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 17 1-503.4
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.6
17 5-836.38
Other operations on the spine 17 5-839.a2
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 16 3-206
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 16 5-83a.00
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 16 8-144.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 15 3-200
15 9-984.9
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 14 5-031.5
14 5-83w.0
Revision operations 14 5-983
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 14 8-925.21
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 13 5-83a.02
13 5-83b.54
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 12 3-225
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.62
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.90
12 5-83b.72
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 12 8-812.60
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 11 3-222
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 11 5-030.71
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 11 5-039.x
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 11 8-803.2
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.30
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.9
10 5-836.39
10 5-83b.58
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 9 5-030.72
9 5-836.34
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 8 3-207
8 5-836.55
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 8 5-837.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 8 8-917.12
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 7 1-632.0
7 5-896.1a
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 7 8-701
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 6 1-480.4
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 6 5-783.0x
6 5-83b.21
6 5-83b.55
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a1
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 6 8-931.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 5 3-202
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.40
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 5 5-036.8
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 5 5-783.0d
5 5-836.35
5 5-836.36
5 5-836.44
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.10
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.91
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.a3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 4 5-836.30
4 5-83b.22
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.21
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 4 8-914.10
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.1
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.6
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.0
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 breast through a surgical incision not specified 1-501
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
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 pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-841
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.20
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Surgical incision into the abdominal wall not specified 5-540.1
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.5
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.1e
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0x
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.0d
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.2d
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.2x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.0
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1d
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 5-790.0d
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
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.4
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.2
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.b1
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.x
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.31
not specified 5-836.37
not specified 5-836.45
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a0
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.11
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.4
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.92
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.93
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.b3
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h0
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.56
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83w.1
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.x5
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2d
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.1d
Other surgical removal of the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-899
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
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.x
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.1
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture or dislocated joint or the spine without surgical fixation of the bone (fragments) using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-202.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.61
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j4
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.53
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.01
not specified 8-831.20
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.11
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.03
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.11
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.10
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.11
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.20
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 9-984.a