Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 496 8-561.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 397 3-203
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 315 5-984
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 199 3-841
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 166 5-032.10
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 128 3-802
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 107 5-831.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 103 5-832.4
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 102 3-823
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 98 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 96 8-917.13
Other operations on the spine 93 5-839.61
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 89 5-831.2
Other operations on the spine 89 5-839.60
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 87 5-036.6
84 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 77 5-831.0
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function 72 5-056.6
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 65 5-830.2
65 5-83b.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 61 5-032.12
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 60 8-914.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 56 5-032.11
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 54 5-832.6
50 5-83b.71
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 47 8-930
Other operations on the spine 46 5-839.62
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 42 5-835.b0
Other operations on the spine 42 5-839.5
Other operations on the spine 41 5-839.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 40 5-830.4
40 9-984.8
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 38 3-035
36 5-83b.51
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 35 5-032.30
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 35 5-835.9
35 5-83b.50
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 34 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 33 5-839.a0
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 32 3-206
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 31 5-030.71
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 30 5-036.8
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 29 1-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 29 3-200
28 9-984.6
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 27 1-206
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 27 8-803.2
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 27 9-401.22
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 25 5-830.0
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 25 5-931.0
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 24 5-83a.02
Patient education 24 9-500.0
24 9-984.b
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 23 3-052
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 23 3-222
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 23 5-831.6
23 5-83b.54
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 22 5-030.70
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 21 3-225
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 21 5-836.30
Other operations on the spine 21 5-839.63
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 20 5-836.31
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 18 8-831.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 17 1-208.2
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 17 5-030.72
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 16 5-032.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 16 5-032.01
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 16 5-916.a1
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 16 8-650
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 15 5-032.40
15 5-83w.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 14 1-208.x
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 14 5-031.02
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 14 5-032.6
Other operations on the spine 14 5-839.10
Other operations on the spine 14 5-839.7
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 14 8-914.02
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 13 1-503.4
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 13 3-207
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 13 3-705.1
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 13 5-850.b5
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 12 1-207.0
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 12 5-900.1a
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 12 8-800.c0
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 12 9-401.30
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 11 3-202
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 10 1-632.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.2
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 10 5-836.50
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 10 5-836.51
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 10 5-850.d5
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 9 3-228
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 9 3-820
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 9 5-032.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 9 5-032.42
9 5-83b.52
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 9 8-831.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 8 3-82a
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 8 3-990
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 8 5-035.4
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 8 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-832.5
8 5-83b.34
8 5-83b.72
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 8 8-980.0
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 7 3-220
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 7 5-035.2
Other operations on the ureter 7 5-569.30
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 7 5-831.7
7 5-83b.55
7 5-896.0a
Treatment with radioactive substance taken up by the body 7 8-530.3
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 7 8-917.03
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 6 1-208.3
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium 6 3-801
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.41
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-830.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.x
6 5-83b.56
6 5-83b.57
6 5-83b.74
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 6 8-144.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 6 8-914.10
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 6 8-919
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 6 8-931.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 5 3-223
Use of an imaging procedure during an operation 5 3-992
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data 5 3-996
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.7
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.3
5 5-836.55
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.a1
5 5-83b.32
Treatment procedures requiring dyes 5 5-989
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 5 8-148.1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 5 8-914.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium 4 3-822
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.30
4 5-83b.20
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 4 8-020.5
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 4 8-917.12
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 4 8-987.10
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
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.6
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 upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
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 through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision not specified 1-513.8
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
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 the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
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
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.00
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.1
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the large intestine with contrast medium enema not specified 3-13a
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
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 pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium not specified 3-22x
X-rays of the arteries in the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-60a
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 head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium not specified 3-803.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without contrast medium not specified 3-80x
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
Other specific procedure with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not specified 3-84x
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement not specified 3-900
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique not specified 3-994
Image fusion from different imaging sources on a computer not specified 3-997
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 5-030.30
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.32
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.50
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.60
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.01
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.21
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.22
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.8
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.22
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
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.5
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.5
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.4
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.0
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.11
Removal of the appendix during another operation not specified 5-471.10
Reconstructive surgery of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-546.1
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 removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.4q
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.3x
not specified 5-790.qd
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9x
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.3g
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.e
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.a
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 5-832.3
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.c0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.d0
not specified 5-836.34
not specified 5-836.35
not specified 5-836.36
not specified 5-836.39
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.40
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.56
not specified 5-836.59
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.00
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 5-839.11
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.4
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.90
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a3
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h2
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.01
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.2
not specified 5-83b.05
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.31
not specified 5-83b.37
not specified 5-83b.42
not specified 5-83b.58
not specified 5-83b.60
not specified 5-83b.62
not specified 5-83w.1
not specified 5-83w.20
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.65
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.1a
not specified 5-896.1d
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Removal of the superficial layers of the skin not specified 5-913.2a
Removal of the superficial layers of the skin not specified 5-913.2d
not specified 5-931.3
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.0
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.kf
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 8-132.2
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
not specified 8-137.20
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.h
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
not specified 8-192.0a
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.11
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.1
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.c1
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.g1
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.9f
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.10
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 8-925.00
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.21
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 8-931.1
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.10
not specified 8-981.22
not specified 8-98g.11
Use of a system to guide the instruments (navigation system) not specified 8-990
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
Patient education not specified 9-500.1
not specified 9-984.9
not specified 9-984.a