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 207 3-802
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 171 8-917.13
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 155 5-032.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 135 8-917.1x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 123 5-831.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 115 8-914.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 114 5-032.02
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 110 8-931.0
109 9-984.7
Other operations on the spine 100 5-839.60
100 8-831.00
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 96 3-203
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 96 5-988.0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 89 5-835.9
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 78 5-033.0
78 5-896.1a
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 74 5-032.01
Other operations on the spine 74 5-839.5
69 5-83b.70
Other operations on the spine 68 5-839.a0
67 9-984.8
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 64 5-83a.01
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 61 5-835.b0
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 61 5-83a.2
Other operations on the spine 57 5-839.61
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 54 5-831.2
Other operations on the spine 52 5-839.b0
49 9-984.b
Other operations on the spine 48 5-839.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 45 5-830.0
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 43 5-83a.02
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 40 5-038.21
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 39 5-986.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 35 3-823
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 35 5-984
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 35 8-800.c0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 34 5-836.40
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 34 5-836.50
34 5-83b.71
34 9-984.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 33 5-032.6
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 33 5-836.51
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 31 5-031.02
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 29 5-916.a0
28 5-83b.51
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 27 3-200
Other operations on the spine 27 5-839.b2
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 27 5-916.a1
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 27 8-930
25 5-83b.20
25 5-83b.52
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 24 5-030.71
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 23 5-036.8
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 23 5-831.4
23 5-83w.0
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 23 8-910
Other operations on the spine 21 5-839.62
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 20 5-030.70
20 5-83b.50
20 5-83b.72
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 19 1-503.4
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 19 5-83a.00
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 18 5-832.x
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 18 8-980.0
16 5-83b.57
15 5-836.38
Other operations on the spine 15 5-839.a1
15 5-896.0a
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 14 3-225
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 14 5-836.41
14 9-984.9
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 13 8-925.21
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 12 3-222
12 5-836.44
12 5-836.55
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 12 5-837.00
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 12 8-020.5
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 12 8-803.2
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 11 3-206
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 11 5-783.0d
11 5-83b.54
11 5-83b.58
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 10 1-632.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 10 5-030.72
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.30
10 5-836.39
Other operations on the spine 10 5-839.a2
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 9 5-836.31
9 5-896.1d
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 9 8-812.60
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 8 1-712
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 8 3-223
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 8 5-038.20
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-832.2
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 8 5-900.1a
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 8 8-144.0
7 5-83b.21
6 5-83b.55
6 5-83b.74
Revision operations 6 5-983
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 5 5-039.x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 5 5-831.9
5 5-836.34
5 5-836.35
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.10
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.90
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.a3
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.b3
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.23
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 5 8-701
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c1
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 4 3-207
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.40
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 4 5-038.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 4 5-836.30
4 5-836.36
4 5-836.45
4 5-896.xa
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.21
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
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
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 bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
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 muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.5
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
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 1-854.5
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.7
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.a
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium not specified 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels without contrast medium not specified 3-208
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 pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-600
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
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 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 biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
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 5-030.2
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.30
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.31
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 thoracic spine not specified 5-031.x
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.2
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
not specified 5-431.22
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454.20
Surgical incision into the abdominal wall not specified 5-540.0
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.4
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0x
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2d
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.0
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.1h
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 5-794.5n
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
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 stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.5
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
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 5-832.7
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.b1
not specified 5-836.37
not specified 5-836.56
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.01
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.7
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.91
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.c0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h0
not specified 5-83b.22
not specified 5-83b.24
not specified 5-83b.56
not specified 5-83w.21
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Surgical amputation of part of the hand or the whole hand not specified 5-863.3
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.2
not specified 5-896.09
not specified 5-896.2a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0a
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.7a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a5
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.x
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pn
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.7
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.2
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-151.4
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
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
not specified 8-192.0a
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
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.c2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.1x
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 8-917.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.12
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.31
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
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.30
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.31
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.13
not specified 9-984.a