Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 246 5-835.9
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 239 3-802
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 200 5-032.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 173 5-831.0
Other operations on the spine 147 5-839.60
124 5-83b.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 104 5-032.02
99 5-83b.50
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 90 5-836.30
86 9-984.7
Other operations on the spine 85 5-839.5
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 80 3-203
Other operations on the spine 77 5-839.61
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 72 5-032.01
Other operations on the spine 64 5-839.0
62 5-83b.51
61 9-984.b
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 59 3-823
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 56 5-836.31
53 9-984.8
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 52 8-914.12
48 5-83b.52
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 47 5-835.d0
Other operations on the spine 46 5-839.62
Other operations on the spine 46 5-839.a0
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 42 5-033.0
42 5-836.34
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 41 5-831.3
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 40 3-200
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 39 5-984
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 36 5-836.50
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 36 8-800.c0
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 36 8-930
31 5-896.1a
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 29 5-036.8
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 25 5-030.71
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 23 5-835.c0
23 5-83b.54
23 9-984.6
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 21 5-836.51
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 20 5-832.2
20 5-836.35
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 19 5-030.72
Other operations on the spine 19 5-839.63
19 5-83b.71
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 18 8-910
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 17 3-225
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.6
17 5-83b.57
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 17 8-831.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 16 5-030.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 16 5-032.10
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 16 5-830.0
Other operations on the spine 16 5-839.a1
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 16 8-900
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 15 5-837.00
15 5-83w.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 14 3-206
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 14 8-020.5
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 13 3-222
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 13 5-831.6
13 5-836.38
12 5-836.55
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 11 1-480.4
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 10 1-632.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 10 3-990
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 10 5-031.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.2
10 5-836.37
10 5-83b.56
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 9 5-032.x
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 9 5-830.4
9 5-83b.55
9 5-83b.72
9 9-984.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 8 1-503.4
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 8 3-035
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 8 5-032.8
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 8 5-986.x
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 7 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 7 3-241
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.02
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.a2
7 5-896.0a
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 6 5-837.01
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 5 3-221
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-830.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 5 5-831.9
5 5-836.36
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 5 5-83a.2
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 5 5-892.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 5 5-916.a0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 5 8-980.0
5 9-984.a
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 4 3-207
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 4 3-805
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.5
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 4 8-701
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 8-771
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 4 8-803.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 4 8-914.10
4 8-98g.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
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 1-480.5
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 joints or bursae with a needle not specified 1-483.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
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
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
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.6
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
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of the patency of the stomach and intestine not specified 3-13b
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
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
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.1
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 3-752.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
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 thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.12
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 5-032.21
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.40
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.b
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.y
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.7
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.x
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.x
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.y
Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions not specified 5-059.b
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.98
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.x
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.e
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.e3
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.ad
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 5-790.0d
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2f
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.1
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.3
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 intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.0
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 5-832.4
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.y
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.b0
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
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.02
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.4
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.91
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a3
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.00
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
not specified 5-83b.26
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.58
not specified 5-83b.74
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.65
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.d5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.dx
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.12
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.1
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0e
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.15
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.05
not specified 5-896.2a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1a
Corrective surgery on the lips or corner of the mouth not specified 5-908.0
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.x
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.52
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r3
Removal of a foreign body from the skin without a surgical incision not specified 8-102.3
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.2
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
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 the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.1
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
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
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
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.c3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
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 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.2
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.71
Administration of medicines to sedate and eliminate pain not specified 8-903
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 into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.03
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
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
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 8-980.10
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.11
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.31
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.12
not specified 8-98g.11