Lungenzentrum, Pneumologie, Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 604 1-710
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 574 3-993
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 496 3-994
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 483 1-711
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 199 3-222
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 165 1-620.00
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 140 3-05f
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 127 1-426.3
121 9-984.b
119 9-984.7
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 104 3-202
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 94 3-225
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 83 1-620.0x
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 81 3-226
81 9-984.8
64 9-984.6
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 62 1-844
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 61 3-820
52 9-984.9
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 50 1-620.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 49 1-430.10
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 47 3-200
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus 37 1-714
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep 37 1-790
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 36 1-620.10
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 32 3-220
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 28 8-152.1
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 27 3-221
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 26 8-854.2
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 25 8-144.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 24 8-716.10
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 23 1-691.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 23 5-340.0
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 23 8-933
23 8-98g.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 22 1-430.11
22 1-620.30
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 22 8-930
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 21 1-430.21
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 20 1-791
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 20 3-052
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 19 1-632.0
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 19 3-703.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 19 5-345.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 17 1-432.01
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 17 1-712
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 17 8-522.91
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 17 8-527.8
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) 16 1-613
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 16 3-205
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 15 5-340.b
15 9-984.a
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 14 8-800.c0
14 8-98g.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 11 1-430.20
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 11 1-715
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 11 1-843
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 11 3-228
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 11 3-705.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 10 3-207
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 10 3-802
10 8-98g.11
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 9 8-144.2
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 9 8-173.10
9 8-713.0
9 8-98f.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 8 1-581.4
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 8 8-716.00
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium 7 3-227
Surgical removal of the pleura 7 5-344.40
Specific procedure in the treatment of an allergy, e.g. hyposensitisation 7 8-030.0
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site 7 8-529.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus 6 5-320.4
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 6 5-333.1
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 6 8-528.6
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 upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 5 1-440.a
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 5 8-144.1
5 8-98f.0
5 8-98f.11
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth 4 3-051
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium 4 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 4 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 4 3-823
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 4 3-990
4 8-831.00
4 8-98g.01
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
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 right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.1
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.5
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 1-275.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of hormone-producing organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-407.2
Removal of a tissue sample (biopsy) from hormone-producing organs under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-408.0
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 by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.0x
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 lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.8
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.y
not specified 1-620.31
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.x
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Interdisciplinary care and screening examination of elderly people not specified 1-770
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.1
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
Imaging procedure of the whole body to show abnormal processes by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-70c.10
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.0
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 blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-828
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.30
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.x
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h4
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.01
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
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.0
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.03
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.30
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.52
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.53
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.2
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.3
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.6
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.6
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.y
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.31
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.1
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 5-449.73
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.11
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.2x
Operation on the foreskin of the penis not specified 5-640.2
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.1h
not specified 5-83b.x4
not specified 5-83w.21
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.2
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
not specified 5-98c.0
not specified 5-98c.1
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.m2
not specified 6-007.4
not specified 6-007.62
not specified 6-009.p6
not specified 6-00c.1
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.50
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 8-125.2
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
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
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
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
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.11
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep not specified 8-717.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep not specified 8-717.1
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.g0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
not specified 8-831.04
Treatment of vessels in the pulmonary circulation with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-838.61
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.j
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.3
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
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
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990