Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 342 5-215.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 309 5-214.6
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 119 3-994
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 117 5-224.63
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 98 5-281.0
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 95 1-242
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 84 5-280.0
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 79 5-221.1
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 73 3-221
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 72 5-215.00
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 70 5-215.3
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 57 8-547.30
56 1-611.00
Revision operations 54 5-983
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 52 5-222.20
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 47 1-610.0
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 44 5-222.0
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 38 5-262.04
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 32 5-289.1
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 31 3-990
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 30 5-215.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 26 1-610.2
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 26 5-852.g0
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 26 8-500
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 25 5-300.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 23 5-281.5
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 22 3-222
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 22 5-281.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 20 3-200
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 19 1-630.1
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 19 5-221.6
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) 17 5-194.0
17 5-209.10
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 17 5-222.21
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) 17 5-294.4
Operation using lasers 16 5-985.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 15 5-195.92
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 15 5-401.00
Surgical incision into the nose 14 5-211.0
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 14 5-218.20
14 9-984.8
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 13 8-506
13 9-984.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 12 1-422.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 12 3-820
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 12 5-200.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 11 1-421.0
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 11 3-225
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 11 5-215.0x
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 11 5-221.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 10 5-181.9
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal 10 5-185.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal pharynx through a surgical incision 9 1-548
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 9 5-262.40
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 8 1-422.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision 8 1-586.0
Surgical implantation of a stirrup (stapedial) prosthesis 8 5-197.2
Surgical reduction of a broken nose 8 5-216.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 8 5-250.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) 8 5-292.0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 8 5-892.15
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower pharynx through a surgical incision 7 1-547
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 7 1-632.0
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 7 3-993
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 7 5-200.5
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 7 5-205.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 7 5-250.32
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct 7 5-261.3
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 7 5-262.05
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 7 5-272.0
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 7 5-272.1
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 6 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium 6 3-808
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 6 5-202.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 6 5-212.2
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 6 8-980.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision 5 1-420.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 5 1-546
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 5 3-800
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 5 5-214.5
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 5 5-218.21
Operation on the frontal sinuses 5 5-223.5
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 5 5-280.1
Surgical removal or destruction of a lingual tonsil 5 5-284.0
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 5 5-285.0
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 5 5-403.01
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 5 5-403.02
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 5 8-919
5 9-984.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 4 1-421.1
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-226
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-821
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth 4 5-065.1
Surgical incision into the outer ear 4 5-180.0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 4 5-195.90
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process 4 5-203.0
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 4 5-205.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 4 5-214.0
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 4 5-214.4
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 4 5-218.10
Operation on the frontal sinuses 4 5-223.3
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct 4 5-261.4
Operation on usually fluid-filled cavities in the neck, which have not completely closed since birth (remnants of the branchial cleft) 4 5-291.1
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea 4 5-313.2
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 4 5-403.00
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-894.15
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 4 8-547.31
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 4 8-930
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.9
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pinna of the ear without surgical incision not specified 1-410
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.0
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 mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.y
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 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.2
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 respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.00
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 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 skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other parts of the nose through a surgical incision not specified 1-539
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 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 other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.x
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.1
not specified 1-611.0x
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 oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.x
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
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 the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
not specified 1-999.40
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium not specified 3-202
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 (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-753.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
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
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
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.0
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.0
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.3
Corrective surgery for a drooping upper eyelid on one side not specified 5-094.0
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.0
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 5-181.7
Corrective surgery on protruding ears not specified 5-184.0
Corrective surgery on protruding ears not specified 5-184.2
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.1
Other operations on the outer ear not specified 5-189.0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.91
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.x
Other microscopic surgery on the middle ear using equipment for optical magnification not specified 5-199
Removal of a grommet from the Eustachian tube not specified 5-201
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 5-202.2
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.5
Reconstructive operations on the middle ear not specified 5-204.3
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.x
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.1
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.5
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.20
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.21
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.3
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.40
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.41
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.0
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 5-215.01
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.2
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 5-218.01
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.1x
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.2x
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.3
Other operations on the nose not specified 5-219.x
Incision into the paranasal sinuses for rinsing and drainage of secretions not specified 5-220.2
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.4
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 5-222.31
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.4
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.x
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.0
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
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.x
Other operations on the paranasal sinuses not specified 5-229
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.0
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.1
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231.02
Other operations on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-242.2
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 incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.x
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.01
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.0x
Reconstructive operations on the tongue not specified 5-253.1
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 removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.5
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.02
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.0x
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.15
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.3
Other operations on the salivary gland or salivary duct not specified 5-269.41
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 5-270.5
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.6
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 and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.x
Surgical incision into the hard or soft palate not specified 5-271.2
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.60
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.62
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.6x
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.3
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 5-273.6
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
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279.0
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat not specified 5-280.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.2
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) not specified 5-285.1
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.00
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.02
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.4
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.32
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.3x
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.00
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.11
Other operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-299.x
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 5-300.1
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 one side of the larynx not specified 5-301.1
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.0
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.5
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.0
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.3
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.9
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.4
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Surgical incision into lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-400
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.c
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.j1
not specified 5-431.22
not specified 5-431.23
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.03
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.t3
Operation on the foreskin of the penis not specified 5-640.0
Operation on a Bartholin-s gland not specified 5-711.1
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 5-760.23
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.5
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the frontal sinus wall not specified 5-767.0
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 5-894.35
not specified 5-896.04
Other surgical removal of the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-899
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 5-900.09
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Specific procedure in the treatment of an allergy, e.g. hyposensitisation not specified 8-030.0
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.2
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.3
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Other treatment by the insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter not specified 8-149.0
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear not specified 8-171.0
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
not specified 8-192.05
not specified 8-831.02
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.10
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.00
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.01
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
Patient education not specified 9-500.0
not specified 9-984.9
not specified 9-984.b