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Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Need for care 768 9-984
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 741 9-401
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people 655 8-550
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation 523 1-901
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 330 8-854
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 138 3-203
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 109 1-632
Clinical examination under general anaesthetic 101 1-100
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 81 8-930
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 73 8-800
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 62 8-706
Complex treatment for colonisation or infection with non multi-resistant pathogens requiring isolation 59 8-98g
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 57 1-650
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases 53 8-191
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 50 8-831
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 49 1-207
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 46 1-440
Complex intensive medical treatment (basic procedure) 33 8-98f
Uniform basic assessment in terminal care 28 1-774
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 25 8-933
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 24 1-710
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 19 1-620
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 19 8-144
Other operations on the intestine 18 5-469
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 18 8-810
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 17 5-452
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall 17 8-133
Procedure to detoxify the blood outside the body with forced removal of the poison - haemofiltration 17 8-853
Other operations on blood vessels 13 5-399
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 13 5-790
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 12 1-266
Removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue without anaesthesia (as part of a dressing change) in the presence of a wound 11 8-192
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis 11 8-855
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 10 1-791
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 10 8-547
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 9 8-152
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 8 1-204
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 8 1-275
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 8 1-444
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy 8 5-513
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 8 5-794
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 8 5-820
Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] with removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue 8 5-896
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 8 5-916
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 8 6-002
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-844
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent 7 8-137
Additional information on materials used 7 8-83b
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 7 8-987
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 6 1-843
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 6 8-640
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 5 1-206
Examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 5 1-642
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 5 1-711
Other operations on the oesophagus 4 5-429
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine 4 5-455
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage 4 5-572
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 4 5-850
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900
Use of a staple suturing device and other suturing systems 4 5-98c
4 5-98k
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures 4 6-004
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder 4 8-132
Exchange or removal of a tube (catheter) in the kidney for draining urine through the abdominal wall 4 8-138
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 4 8-701
Machine ventilation and respiratory support for adults 4 8-713
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 4 8-836
Interdisciplinary neurological management of an acute stroke 4 8-981
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying not specified 1-334
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
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
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) during arthroscopy not specified 1-482
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) not specified 1-613
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631
Examination of the small intestine by swallowing a capsule containing a camera not specified 1-63a
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-652
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of an artificial urinary tract by endoscopy not specified 1-666
Examination of a joint by endoscopy not specified 1-697
not specified 1-717
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Examination of the kidney or of the urinary tract by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-846
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-053
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
X-rays of the arteries in the arms with contrast medium not specified 3-606
Other X-rays of the veins with contrast medium not specified 3-61x
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-703
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-722
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement not specified 3-900
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380
Creating a connection (shunt) between an artery and a vein not specified 5-392
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy not specified 5-526
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534
Surgical repair of a incisional hernia not specified 5-536
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-545
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549
Surgical removal of the kidney not specified 5-554
Surgical incision into the ureter or removal of a stone during an open operation or endoscopy not specified 5-562
Other operations on the ureter not specified 5-569
Removal of stones, foreign bodies or collections of blood from the bladder by endoscopy not specified 5-570
Surgical incision into diseased tissue in the urethra, with access through the urethra not specified 5-585
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder not specified 5-825
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894
Nature of the graft material not specified 5-930
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using a surgical robot not specified 5-987
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005
Drug administration, list 6 not specified 6-006
Complete parenteral nutrition as medical secondary treatment not specified 8-018
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
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into an organ in the abdominal cavity for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-146
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-151
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 the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173
Treatment of a joint by irrigation not specified 8-178
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-201
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep not specified 8-717
Ventilation weaning with machine ventilation not specified 8-718
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840
Blood purification procedure with detoxification through the peritoneum - peritoneal dialysis not specified 8-857
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982