Thoraxchirurgie-/Lungenchirurgie

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 392 8-144.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 388 5-340.0
267 8-831.00
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 227 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 218 1-711
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 213 3-990
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 195 8-931.0
182 5-98c.1
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 149 8-910
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 148 8-919
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 133 1-620.00
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 130 8-173.10
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 100 3-222
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation 97 1-690.0
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 90 5-333.1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 85 5-333.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 81 3-202
Operation using a surgical robot 70 5-987.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 69 1-581.4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 66 5-345.6
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 61 1-691.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 59 5-322.g1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 59 5-340.a
Surgical removal of the pleura 54 5-344.0
Other operations on the chest 48 5-349.6
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 45 8-144.1
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 43 8-930
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 42 5-324.71
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 40 8-800.c0
40 9-984.7
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 39 8-144.2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 33 5-324.b1
32 5-896.1a
32 9-984.8
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 31 5-916.a2
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 30 8-980.0
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 27 1-715
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 26 3-225
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 26 8-706
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 24 8-701
Surgical removal of the pleura 23 5-344.10
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 19 5-323.53
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 17 5-322.h4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 17 5-345.5
16 1-717.1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 16 5-340.c
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 15 5-322.d1
15 9-984.b
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 14 3-200
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 14 5-340.b
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 14 5-340.d
Surgical removal of the pleura 14 5-344.3
12 9-984.6
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 11 3-052
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 10 1-632.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 10 5-322.g2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 10 5-334.7
10 9-984.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 9 3-207
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 9 5-077.5
Surgical removal of the pleura 9 5-344.2
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 9 8-390.5
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 9 8-812.60
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 9 8-980.10
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 8 1-712
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) 7 1-613
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-843
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 7 5-342.03
Surgical removal of the pleura 7 5-344.42
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 6 1-620.10
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 6 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 6 3-820
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.40
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-426.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 5 1-581.0
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 5 3-05f
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening 5 5-311.1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue 5 5-325.01
Other operations on the chest 5 5-349.1
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 5 5-401.70
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 5 8-640.0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 5 8-980.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-432.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.01
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 4 3-206
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-226
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 4 5-077.4
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue 4 5-328.01
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 4 5-334.8
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 4 5-343.2
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.13
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 4 5-346.4
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 4 5-346.c0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-892.0a
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.21
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.g0
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.bx
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 4 8-980.30
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.0
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of hormone-producing organs with a needle through the skin not specified 1-406.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
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 1-430.21
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pancreas with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-447
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of any other digestive tract organ, the peritoneum, or the tissue lying behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneum) through a surgical incision not specified 1-559.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.3
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.0
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.0
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
X-rays of other organs with contrast medium not specified 3-13x
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
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 (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
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) not specified 3-24x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.0
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.2
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.00
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.12
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c7
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.e6
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.h5
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.41
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 5-323.51
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.63
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.73
not specified 5-323.93
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.21
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.05
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.51
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
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.61
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.2
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 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.2
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.61
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.90
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.41
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.51
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.x
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
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-374.2
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.42
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.4x
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.a2
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.10
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.20
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.d
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.1
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.j1
not specified 5-431.24
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the abdominal cavity not specified 5-543.20
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the abdominal cavity not specified 5-543.x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.e
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.37
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b5
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.95
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.15
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Reconstructive operations by moving flaps of the body-s own skin or fat, which are fixed to the muscles or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-857.95
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.0a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.18
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1a
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.4a
Skin grafting together with the associated blood vessels and nerves [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-905.1a
Combined reconstructive operations on the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-906.0a
Re-operation of a skin graft not specified 5-907.2a
Re-operation of a skin graft not specified 5-907.3a
Re-operation of a skin graft not specified 5-907.4a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.41
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.43
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.44
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.45
not specified 5-932.94
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r9
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.k4
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.2
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into an organ in the abdominal cavity for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-146.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.0
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 lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.11
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.13
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.30
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.31
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.33
not specified 8-192.1a
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.10
not specified 8-718.71
not specified 8-718.72
not specified 8-718.73
not specified 8-718.74
not specified 8-718.75
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.c1
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.c3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.9b
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.dg
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j7
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 8-812.55
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.02
not specified 8-831.04
not specified 8-831.20
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.00
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m3
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.61
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.70
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.72
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.70
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
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 8-980.20
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.21
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.31
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.50
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 8-98g.14
not specified 8-98h.03
not specified 9-984.a