Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 253 5-340.0
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 227 8-930
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 212 1-710
Additional information for investigations 178 1-999.03
Additional information for investigations 174 1-999.0x
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 166 9-401.22
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 116 8-919
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 102 5-916.a2
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 94 8-173.10
89 8-831.00
66 8-98f.0
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 57 3-222
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 54 8-173.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 53 5-322.g1
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 52 8-706
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 46 8-800.c0
Other operations on the chest 45 5-349.6
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 41 1-620.00
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 40 5-333.1
38 9-984.7
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 37 1-620.10
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 37 1-715
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 37 5-986.y
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 37 8-144.1
Surgical removal of the pleura 36 5-344.0
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 35 1-843
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 34 8-144.0
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method 32 1-713
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 32 5-333.0
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 31 1-711
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 31 3-820
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 31 5-340.a
Surgical removal of the pleura 29 5-344.42
Surgical removal of the pleura 28 5-344.40
28 5-98c.0
28 9-984.b
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus 26 1-714
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 26 3-202
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 25 5-324.b1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 24 5-340.b
23 5-896.1a
23 9-984.8
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 22 3-05f
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 22 3-225
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 21 8-144.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 20 1-426.3
Surgical removal of the pleura 20 5-344.12
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 20 5-986.x
19 8-713.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 18 5-322.h4
Surgical removal of the pleura 18 5-344.2
18 5-98c.1
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 18 8-561.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 17 1-620.01
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 17 8-701
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 17 8-910
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 16 3-200
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 16 5-345.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 15 5-322.d1
15 8-831.01
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 15 8-931.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 14 3-052
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 14 5-324.71
Surgical removal of the pleura 14 5-344.5
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 14 8-800.c1
Surgical removal of the pleura 13 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura 13 5-344.3
13 8-98f.10
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 13 9-401.23
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 12 5-340.1
11 1-620.30
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 11 3-705.1
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening 11 5-311.0
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 11 5-334.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 11 5-340.d
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 11 8-173.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 10 1-581.4
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 10 1-791
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 10 5-340.c
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 9 1-632.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 9 5-343.2
8 9-984.6
8 9-984.a
7 5-98c.2
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 7 8-771
7 8-98f.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 6 1-430.10
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 6 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 6 3-221
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 6 5-323.41
Surgical suture of blood vessels 6 5-388.42
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.23
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 6 8-812.60
6 8-831.20
6 8-98f.20
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 5 1-266.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-432.00
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 5 1-691.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 5 3-207
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.51
Other operations on the chest 5 5-349.7
5 5-896.0a
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 5 8-640.0
5 8-98g.10
5 8-98g.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 4 1-430.20
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.a1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b2
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 4 5-339.66
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 4 5-346.60
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-892.0a
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.22
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-810.x
4 8-98e.0
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.2
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 1-275.1
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 with a needle through the skin not specified 1-431.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the heart or pericardium through a surgical incision not specified 1-580.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.03
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.0x
not specified 1-620.31
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
not specified 1-717.0
not specified 1-717.1
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
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
Ultrasound scanning of the blood vessels after the insertion of an ultrasound probe into the vessels not specified 3-05g.0
Other ultrasound scanning by means of inserting an ultrasound device into the body not specified 3-05x
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
Imaging procedure to demonstrate bone using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) not specified 3-733.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
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 5-030.71
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.7
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.2
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.4
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.5
Surgical removal of jawbone damaged as a result of dental disease not specified 5-243.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.1
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.3
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.50
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.4
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.1
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.3
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.x
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d3
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.e6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.53
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.63
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.x3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
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.b4
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 5-325.02
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.02
Other surgical removal of the lungs or bronchus not specified 5-329
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.5
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.7
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.8
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.53
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.61
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.64
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.0
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 5-343.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.5
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.13
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.41
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.1
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.3
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.5
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c2
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.0
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.2
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.41
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.0
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.1
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.0
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.1
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.4
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.31
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.c0
Other operations on the heart or pericardium not specified 5-379.1
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.95
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.7
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.1
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.2
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.50
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.a0
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical incision into the liver not specified 5-500.1
not specified 5-549.21
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 or destruction of prostatic tissue through the urethra not specified 5-601.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.30
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.a0
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.1
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.33
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.c3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.2
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.00
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.61
not specified 5-83b.30
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841.15
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.e5
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.55
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.7
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.06
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0c
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
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 5-895.0a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.05
not specified 5-896.0x
not specified 5-896.16
not specified 5-896.2a
not specified 5-896.xa
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
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.a1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.ax
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.0
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
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 6-002.5c
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.j3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p4
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p7
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p8
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p9
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pc
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pd
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pe
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pf
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r4
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.8
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.50
Intestinal lavage not specified 8-121
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.0
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 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 the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.2
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 8-173.12
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
not specified 8-192.0a
not specified 8-192.1a
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an external cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-641
Insertion of a tube with two openings into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-704
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.00
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.10
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep not specified 8-717.0
Other resuscitation measures not specified 8-779
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c4
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 8-812.51
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 8-812.55
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
Filtration of particular blood lipids (LDL cholesterol) from the blood not specified 8-822
not specified 8-831.02
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.m1
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
not specified 8-83d.9
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.71
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.72
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
not specified 8-98e.3
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.41
not specified 8-98f.60
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.14
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
Patient education not specified 9-500.0
not specified 9-984.9
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990