Wirbelsäulenchirurgie- Orthopädie/Unfallchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 355 5-984
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 208 5-032.00
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 183 3-823
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 157 3-203
Other operations on the spine 150 5-839.60
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 145 3-802
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 106 5-986.x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 102 5-831.2
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 98 5-032.10
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 97 3-200
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 91 8-917.13
89 9-984.7
61 9-984.8
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 58 5-032.01
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 58 5-835.d0
58 5-83b.51
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 52 5-831.0
52 5-83b.70
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 50 3-222
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 49 5-032.20
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 46 5-83a.2
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 44 3-225
44 5-83b.50
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 43 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 42 5-839.5
Other operations on the spine 39 5-839.0
Other operations on the spine 39 5-839.61
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 39 5-83a.02
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 38 8-020.5
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 35 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 34 3-206
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 33 5-831.5
33 5-83w.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 31 5-830.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 31 8-914.12
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 30 5-836.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 29 5-030.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 29 5-032.7
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 27 3-221
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 26 5-832.4
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 25 5-831.7
25 9-984.b
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 24 1-503.4
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 24 5-837.00
24 5-83b.54
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 23 3-223
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 23 5-031.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 23 5-836.40
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 23 5-836.51
23 9-984.6
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 21 8-930
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 20 5-916.ax
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 19 5-030.71
Other operations on the spine 19 5-839.a0
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 19 8-854.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 18 5-832.1
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 17 5-83a.00
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 16 1-632.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 16 5-030.30
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 16 8-800.c0
16 9-984.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 15 3-205
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 15 5-031.02
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 15 5-832.2
15 5-83b.52
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 14 3-202
14 5-836.35
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 13 5-031.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 13 5-032.30
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 13 5-836.30
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 12 5-343.2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 12 5-830.2
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 12 5-835.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 11 3-207
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 11 5-032.11
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 11 5-033.2
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 11 5-836.50
11 5-83b.31
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 10 5-036.8
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-830.7
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 9 3-052
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 9 5-030.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 9 5-031.5
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 9 5-033.3
9 5-836.34
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 9 5-83a.01
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 9 5-916.a0
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 9 9-320
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 8 1-206
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 8 1-208.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 8 3-800
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 8 5-030.72
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 8 5-033.0
Other operations on the spine 8 5-839.62
8 5-83b.71
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 8 5-900.1a
8 8-831.00
8 8-98f.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 7 3-990
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 7 3-993
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 7 5-032.21
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-830.4
7 5-83b.20
7 5-896.0a
7 5-896.1a
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 6 1-204.2
6 3-754.0x
Image fusion from different imaging sources on a computer 6 3-997
6 5-83b.55
6 8-98g.12
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 5 1-205
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 5 3-035
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium 5 3-13d.5
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 5 3-226
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 5 3-820
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 5 5-850.d5
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 5 8-854.3
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-82a
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.31
Other operations on the thyroid gland or parathyroid glands 4 5-069.40
Other operations on the stomach 4 5-449.d3
4 5-836.36
4 5-836.55
4 5-83b.30
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.6
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.2
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.0
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 through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
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 upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.9
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 the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-445
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 bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.5
not specified 1-611.00
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 trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
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
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
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 a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.1
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
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.0
Comprehensive examination of blood cancer not specified 1-941.0
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-054
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.0
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-130
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.6
X-rays of the urinary bladder with contrast medium not specified 3-13f
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-604
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-608
X-rays of the arteries in the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-60a
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
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
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.2
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
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-828
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique not specified 3-994
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 5-030.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.40
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 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.7
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 5-032.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.32
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 5-032.41
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.7
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.a8
not specified 5-039.r
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.x
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.2f
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.a3
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.a4
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.a6
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.j1
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.2x
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.63
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, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the urinary bladder, with access through the urethra not specified 5-573.40
Surgical incision into the scrotum or the coat of the testicle not specified 5-610.1
Reconstructive operations on the spermatic cord not specified 5-634.0
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7x
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.1x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.x
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
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.5g
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.0
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.30
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.6
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.a
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.c0
not specified 5-836.37
not specified 5-836.38
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.41
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 5-837.01
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.24
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.40
not specified 5-83b.41
not specified 5-83b.42
not specified 5-83b.56
not specified 5-83b.57
not specified 5-83b.72
not specified 5-83w.1
not specified 5-83w.21
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.b7
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.x7
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.1
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.0e
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Treatment of multiple injuries that are not life-threatening not specified 5-981
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.96
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.c3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.g6
not specified 6-007.61
not specified 6-009.p6
not specified 6-00f.p2
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
Exchange or removal of a tube (catheter) in the kidney for draining urine through the abdominal wall not specified 8-138.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.x
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 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture without surgical fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-200.6
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture or dislocated joint or the spine without surgical fixation of the bone (fragments) using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-202.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.5
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
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.51
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.30
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
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
not specified 8-713.0
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
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.c2
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.01
not specified 8-831.02
not specified 8-831.04
not specified 8-831.20
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0c
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0s
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.bx
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c5
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.71
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.12
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.1x
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Interdisciplinary management of a skin disease not specified 8-971.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98f.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 9-984.a
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990