Palliativmedizin

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 235 8-522.91
119 8-98e.0
96 8-98e.1
74 9-984.8
63 9-984.9
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 55 3-226
55 8-52e
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 54 3-225
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 51 8-800.c0
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 49 3-222
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 45 3-200
39 9-984.7
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 35 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 34 3-820
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 28 1-207.0
27 8-98e.2
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 26 8-547.0
24 8-98e.3
Other operations on blood vessels 18 5-399.5
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 15 1-632.0
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 15 8-831.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 14 3-206
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 14 8-527.8
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 13 3-207
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 13 8-542.11
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 12 8-390.5
11 5-549.21
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 10 3-202
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 10 3-221
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 9 1-620.00
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 9 1-844
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 9 3-220
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 8 1-843
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 8 3-802
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 8 8-148.0
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site 8 8-529.3
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 8 8-933
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 7 3-990
Exchange or removal of a tube (catheter) in the kidney for draining urine through the abdominal wall 7 8-138.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 7 8-152.1
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 7 8-528.6
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 7 8-982.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 7 8-982.1
7 9-984.b
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy 6 1-661
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium 6 3-13d.6
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 6 3-993
Other operations on blood vessels 6 5-399.7
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 6 8-153
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c1
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 6 8-900
6 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 5 3-203
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 5 5-984
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 5 8-930
5 9-984.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-481.4
Uniform basic assessment in terminal care 4 1-774
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
X-rays of the urinary bladder with contrast medium 4 3-13f
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 4 3-205
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium 4 3-20x
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.2
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 4 8-527.0
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.bx
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
Measurement of hearing - audiometry not specified 1-242
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.0
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.2
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.0
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.1
Measurement of urethral width not specified 1-336
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
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 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 without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.6
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
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 uterus or cervix through a surgical incision not specified 1-571.1
not specified 1-611.00
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-640
Examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-642
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
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
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method not specified 1-713
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
Examination of the pericardium by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-842
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Medical monitoring of an infectious disease not specified 1-930.0
not specified 1-999.40
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the biliary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13c.1
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.1
Imaging procedure to show the kidneys by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-706.1
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-722.0
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-722.1
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752.1
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-753.1
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 blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
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
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.2
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.0
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.0
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 5-022.00
Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges not specified 5-025.7
Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges not specified 5-029.11
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.1
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.0
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.3
Corrective surgery on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-241.0
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.7
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.6
Resection and replacement of (parts of) blood vessels not specified 5-383.a2
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.2
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.52
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.e3
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.72
Operation to bypass the normal intestinal channels not specified 5-459.2
Creation of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening (ostomy), as a standalone operation not specified 5-460.30
Re-operation or other operations on an artificial bowel opening not specified 5-464.22
Other reconstructive operations on the intestine not specified 5-467.03
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.00
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.h3
Surgical removal of the rectum (resection of the rectum) maintaining the anal sphincter not specified 5-484.xx
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.1
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.21
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.f0
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.b3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.d3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.g3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.k3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.m3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.n3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.p3
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.1
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.2
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.4
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-545.0
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-545.1
Reconstructive surgery of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-546.2x
not specified 5-549.41
Surgical incision into a kidney, insertion of a tube to drain urine from the kidney, removal of a stone (calculus) through a surgical incision, dilatation of the renal pelvis or removal of a stone by endoscopy not specified 5-550.1
Surgical incision into the urinary bladder not specified 5-571.1
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.0
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the urinary bladder, with access through the urethra not specified 5-573.40
Surgical incision into the scrotum or the coat of the testicle not specified 5-610.0
Other operations on the penis not specified 5-649.0
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6h
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.at
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.7f
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 5-790.42
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.1g
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.2g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.01
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.c
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.90
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.a1
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d2
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d3
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d8
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.09
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 5-857.87
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.12
Surgical amputation of part of the leg or the whole leg not specified 5-864.3
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.1
not specified 5-86a.20
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.08
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.0c
not specified 5-896.0x
not specified 5-896.17
not specified 5-896.19
not specified 5-896.1e
not specified 5-896.1f
not specified 5-896.1g
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.17
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.18
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1b
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1e
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a5
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.44
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.13
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.72
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.76
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p1
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.a8
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.g3
not specified 6-006.21
not specified 6-006.jk
not specified 6-007.5
not specified 6-008.m3
not specified 6-009.38
not specified 6-009.4
not specified 6-009.7
not specified 6-009.af
not specified 6-009.j
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.0
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into an organ in the abdominal cavity for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-146.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.0
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.3
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.30
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.31
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.1
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.3
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.1
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.4
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.12
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.30
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an implanted cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-642
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.f0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g4
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 8-812.50
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.2
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0q
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.k1
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.m1
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n3
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 8-837.01
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m0
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.46
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.48
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.90
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.91
Duration of treatment with a cardiac support system not specified 8-83a.31
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.13
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.36
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.3x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.70
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.e1
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.x
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Insertion of non-drug eluting tubing (stent graft) with covered mesh in blood vessels not specified 8-842.0s
Insertion of non-drug eluting tubing (stent graft) with covered mesh in blood vessels not specified 8-842.1q
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.3
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.12
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
Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system not specified 8-924
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) not specified 8-931.0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.10
not specified 8-981.30
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.3
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98f.0
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.13
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990