Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 349 8-144.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 167 8-914.01
Operation using a surgical robot 111 5-987.0
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 97 5-984
93 5-98c.1
Other operations on the chest 65 5-349.6
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 56 1-710
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 54 5-324.71
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 49 5-322.g1
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 40 5-345.6
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 39 8-144.1
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 36 1-711
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 35 5-340.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 33 5-344.40
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 31 9-401.30
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 29 1-715
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 29 5-322.d1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 29 5-333.1
Other operations on blood vessels 29 5-399.5
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 28 9-401.22
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 25 5-322.h4
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 24 5-340.b
24 9-984.7
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 23 9-401.00
20 9-984.b
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 19 1-691.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 19 8-800.c0
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 18 5-345.5
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 18 9-401.23
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 17 5-340.a
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 15 5-333.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 15 5-340.1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 15 5-916.a2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 14 5-322.e4
14 5-98c.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 13 8-144.2
13 9-984.6
Surgical removal of the pleura 12 5-344.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 11 1-581.4
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 11 5-323.53
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 11 5-345.2
11 9-984.8
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus 9 1-714
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 9 5-322.h5
Operation on the diaphragm 9 5-347.40
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 8 1-620.0x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 7 3-820
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 7 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of the pleura 7 5-344.0
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 7 5-345.3
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 7 5-401.70
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 7 5-900.1a
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 7 8-173.10
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 6 5-340.d
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.42
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-432.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the diaphragm through a surgical incision 5 1-550
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 5 1-620.00
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 5 5-077.5
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 5 5-339.66
Surgical removal of the pleura 5 5-344.12
Other operations on the chest 5 5-349.7
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 5 5-850.b5
5 5-896.1a
5 8-523.13
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation 4 1-690.0
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.a1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b1
Operation on the diaphragm 4 5-347.41
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 4 8-701
4 8-831.03
4 9-984.9
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 respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.20
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.02
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.0x
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 other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the heart or pericardium through a surgical incision not specified 1-580.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.1x
not specified 1-620.30
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.0
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.1
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-703.2
Surgical division of nerves of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nerves) not specified 5-043.1
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h6
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.62
not specified 5-323.93
not specified 5-323.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.61
not specified 5-324.72
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.91
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b4
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.x
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.0
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.7
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.50
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.19
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.13
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.2
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.43
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.0
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.6x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
not specified 5-346.82
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.90
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.a6
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.50
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.51
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.3
Other operations on the heart or pericardium not specified 5-379.0
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.42
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.96
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.8
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.7
Surgical removal of the spleen not specified 5-413.10
Surgical removal of the appendix - appendicectomy not specified 5-470.11
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.x
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.85
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.40
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.42
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.43
not specified 6-007.h3
not specified 6-009.k
not specified 6-009.p6
not specified 6-00b.79
not specified 8-018.0
not specified 8-018.2
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
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.x
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.12
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.22
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 5-8 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-544
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
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
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion not specified 8-803.0
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.50
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.00
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
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.14
not specified 8-98j.0
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.01
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.25
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.26