Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 361 5-215.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 325 5-214.6
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 167 3-994
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 160 5-215.00
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 120 3-221
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 98 5-221.1
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 98 5-224.63
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 92 5-281.0
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 86 1-242
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 83 8-547.30
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 79 5-280.0
78 1-611.00
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 67 5-281.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 62 1-610.2
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 58 5-222.20
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 57 5-222.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 53 3-990
Revision operations 51 5-983
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 46 1-610.0
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 43 5-215.3
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 41 1-630.1
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 37 5-262.04
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 34 5-215.1
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 32 3-222
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 27 3-200
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 25 1-421.1
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 25 5-401.00
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 25 5-852.g0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 21 3-820
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) 20 5-194.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 18 1-422.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 18 5-222.21
18 9-984.7
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 17 5-221.6
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 17 5-281.5
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 17 5-289.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision 16 1-420.1
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) 15 5-294.4
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 14 5-281.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower pharynx through a surgical incision 13 1-547
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 12 1-546
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 12 1-632.0
Surgical implantation of a stirrup (stapedial) prosthesis 12 5-197.2
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 12 5-403.02
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal 11 5-185.0
Operation using lasers 11 5-985.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 11 8-547.31
11 9-984.8
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 10 3-821
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 10 5-195.92
10 5-209.10
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 9 3-225
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 9 5-205.0
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 9 5-215.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 8 1-422.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 8 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 8 1-422.2
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth 8 5-065.1
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 8 5-200.4
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 8 5-200.5
Surgical reduction of a broken nose 8 5-216.0
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 8 5-218.20
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 8 5-250.32
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 8 5-262.05
Operation on usually fluid-filled cavities in the neck, which have not completely closed since birth (remnants of the branchial cleft) 8 5-291.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 8 5-300.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision 7 1-586.0
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 7 5-202.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 7 5-212.2
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 7 5-272.1
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea 7 5-313.2
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding 7 5-431.20
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 7 8-500
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 6 1-440.a
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 6 3-202
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 6 3-800
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process 6 5-203.0
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 6 5-214.5
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 6 5-218.21
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 6 5-250.2
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 6 5-280.1
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] 6 5-402.0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 6 5-892.15
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 6 8-930
6 8-98g.10
5 1-611.0x
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 5 3-753.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 5 5-195.90
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 5 5-202.2
Surgical incision into the nose 5 5-211.0
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 5 5-218.10
Surgical incision into the hard or soft palate 5 5-271.2
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 5 8-980.0
5 9-984.9
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 4 5-181.9
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 4 5-195.91
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 4 5-195.a2
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 4 5-205.4
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 4 5-210.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 4 5-210.1
Surgical incision into the nose 4 5-211.41
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 4 5-214.4
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 4 5-215.2
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 4 5-222.4
Operation on the frontal sinuses 4 5-223.5
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 4 5-250.x
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 4 5-262.02
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 4 5-272.0
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 4 5-272.62
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 4 5-285.0
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx 4 5-295.00
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) 4 5-766.5
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-894.15
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 4 5-988.1
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 4 8-506
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the facial skin without surgical incision not specified 1-415
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.0
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 the lower digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-446
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-537
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal pharynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-548
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of any other digestive tract organ, the peritoneum, or the tissue lying behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneum) through a surgical incision not specified 1-559.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs in the neck through a surgical incision not specified 1-583
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.0
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.1
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.x
Examination of the nose by endoscopy not specified 1-612
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.10
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the submandibular and parotid salivary glands by endoscopy not specified 1-683
Investigation of an allergy by specifically triggering an allergic reaction not specified 1-700
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
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 pharynx (throat) with contrast medium not specified 3-134
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
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 of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate not specified 3-993
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.3
Surgical removal of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-160.2
Reconstructive operations on the wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-167.x
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.0
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.7
Partial or complete surgical removal of the pinna not specified 5-182.0
Corrective surgery on protruding ears not specified 5-184.2
Corrective surgery on protruding ears not specified 5-184.x
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.a0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.a1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.c0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.x
Other microscopic surgery on the middle ear using equipment for optical magnification not specified 5-199
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.0
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.1
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.5
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.1
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.x
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.x
Other operations on the middle or inner ear not specified 5-209.6
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.11
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.21
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.x
Surgical removal of the nose not specified 5-213.1
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.0
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.70
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.7x
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.02
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.x
Surgical reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.2
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.00
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.11
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.1x
Incision into the paranasal sinuses for rinsing and drainage of secretions not specified 5-220.1
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.0
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.7
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.x
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.6
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.x
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.3
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.0
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.2
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.3
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.62
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.64
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.6x
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.30
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.31
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.3x
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.00
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.0x
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.2x
Reconstructive operations on the tongue not specified 5-253.1
Reconstructive operations on the tongue not specified 5-253.x
Surgical incision or opening of a salivary gland or a salivary duct, e.g. to remove a salivary stone (calculus) not specified 5-260.0
Surgical incision or opening of a salivary gland or a salivary duct, e.g. to remove a salivary stone (calculus) not specified 5-260.21
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.4
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.15
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.3
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.40
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.41
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.5
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.4
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.8
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.9
Surgical incision into the hard or soft palate not specified 5-271.0
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.60
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.4
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.90
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.x
Corrective surgery on the hard palate - palatoplasty not specified 5-275.9
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.4
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids not specified 5-282.x
Surgical removal or destruction of a lingual tonsil not specified 5-284.0
Surgical removal or destruction of a lingual tonsil not specified 5-284.1
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.4
Surgical opening of the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-290.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.0
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.01
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.21
Complete surgical removal of the pharynx not specified 5-296.00
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.7
Surgical removal of the larynx not specified 5-303.01
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.1
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.9
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.0
Surgical incision into lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-400
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.00
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.01
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.03
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.20
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.21
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.0
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.11
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.1
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the side of the midface, especially of the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) or the lateral wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-760.0
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the side of the midface, especially of the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) or the lateral wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-760.3
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the side of the midface, especially of the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) or the lateral wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-760.43
Surgical reduction of a fracture with separation of the whole midface from the base of the skull not specified 5-762.13
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.90
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.04
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.05
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.04
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.05
not specified 5-894.34
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.14
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.24
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Use of shaver technology for soft tissue and bone removal during surgery to the nose, paranasal sinuses and facial skull bones not specified 5-98f
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.8
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.0
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.0
Other treatment by the insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter not specified 8-149.x
Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear not specified 8-171.0
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.10
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.6
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
not specified 8-831.00
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Interdisciplinary management of pain with short-term treatment not specified 8-91b
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
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98g.11
Patient education not specified 9-500.0
not specified 9-984.6
not specified 9-984.a
not specified 9-984.b