Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 717 1-620.00
Other operations on blood vessels 443 5-399.3
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 405 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 402 1-711
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method 402 1-713
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 226 5-333.1
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 171 3-222
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 150 1-620.0x
Surgical removal of the pleura 132 5-344.40
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 123 1-843
Other operations on the chest 114 5-349.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 112 5-322.g1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 101 3-202
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 98 1-712
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 82 5-324.71
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 72 8-144.1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 70 5-333.0
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 64 5-345.5
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 53 8-144.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 51 8-173.10
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 47 5-340.b
Surgical removal of the pleura 47 5-344.3
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 45 8-831.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 41 8-144.2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 40 5-324.b1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 40 8-152.1
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 40 8-700.x
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 37 5-322.h4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 35 5-345.6
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 34 1-844
Surgical removal of the pleura 34 5-344.42
32 9-984.7
Insertion of a tube with two openings into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 30 8-704
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 28 5-334.8
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 27 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 26 8-930
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 23 3-05f
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 23 8-900
22 9-984.8
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 20 1-691.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 19 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 18 1-430.1x
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 18 5-322.d1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 18 5-334.7
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 18 5-916.a2
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) 17 8-839.x
17 9-984.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 16 1-426.3
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 16 8-701
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue 14 5-325.0x
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 14 8-173.0
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 14 8-915
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 13 5-323.53
Surgical removal of the pleura 13 5-344.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 11 1-432.01
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 11 5-339.62
Surgical removal of the pleura 11 5-344.0
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 10 1-715
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 10 5-346.a6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 9 1-426.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 9 1-430.20
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 9 5-340.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 8 1-430.2x
Surgical removal of the pleura 8 5-344.41
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 7 1-620.01
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 7 3-220
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue 7 5-328.08
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 7 5-340.a
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 7 5-343.2
7 5-896.0a
7 9-984.b
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth 6 3-051
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 6 3-225
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 6 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 6 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 6 5-324.61
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 6 5-342.03
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.5
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 6 8-100.4x
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 6 8-173.11
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 5 5-324.b2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 5 5-324.b3
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 5 5-340.d
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 5 5-342.02
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 5 5-342.11
Other operations on the chest 5 5-349.5
5 9-984.9
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.10
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 4 5-077.4
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea 4 5-314.11
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.51
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.a1
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 4 8-100.40
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-152.2
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 4 8-173.12
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 4 8-980.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of hormone-producing organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-407.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the diaphragm through a surgical incision not specified 1-550
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.x
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.0
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.1
not specified 1-716
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-200
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of the cranial nerves or nerve ganglia within the skull not specified 5-017.2
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.00
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.0
Surgical division of nerves of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nerves) not specified 5-043.1
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.2
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
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.x
Surgical removal of half of the thyroid gland not specified 5-061.0
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.5
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.0
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e8
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.ee
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.f4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.f5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h7
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 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.62
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.63
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 5-324.6x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.91
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
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 5-325.08
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.1x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.22
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.3x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.7x
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.01
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.0x
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.18
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.31
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.x1
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.x8
Surgical incision into the lungs not specified 5-331
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 5-334.2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.5
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.50
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.51
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.52
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.61
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.64
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.65
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.3x
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 5-342.13
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.1x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.13
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.2
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.43
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.4
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.50
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.0
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.1
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
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
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
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.70
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.e
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.0
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.2
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.40
Surgical repair of a incisional hernia not specified 5-536.0
Surgical repair of a incisional hernia not specified 5-536.1x
Surgical separation of bony tissue to compensate for malalignment not specified 5-781.x0
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.2
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture of a small bone not specified 5-795.30
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2x
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.33
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 5-852.65
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 5-857.05
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.0b
not specified 5-896.1a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.xx
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a3
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a5
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances not specified 5-931.1
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.10
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.11
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.21
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.41
Use of a plastic or biological dividing wall to prevent adhesions not specified 5-933.1
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.2
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
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
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.y
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-153
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.13
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
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.32
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
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 8-980.20
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.12
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320