Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 379 8-547.30
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 243 8-506
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 174 5-285.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 169 3-990
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 168 5-984
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 162 5-215.1
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 162 5-215.4
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 99 1-610.0
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 98 1-242
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 98 5-214.6
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 80 5-281.5
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 79 8-500
78 1-611.00
74 9-984.7
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 73 5-200.5
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 66 5-224.63
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 62 3-200
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 62 5-281.0
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 58 5-200.4
Revision operations 58 5-983
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 55 1-422.1
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 54 5-281.1
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of soft tissue tumours with quantitative measurement 50 3-036
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 50 3-221
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 49 1-610.1
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 45 3-222
43 9-984.8
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 41 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 40 3-226
35 9-984.6
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium 33 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 33 3-821
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 32 5-221.6
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 32 8-930
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 31 3-805
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 30 5-262.05
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 30 5-916.24
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 28 1-610.2
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 26 1-632.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 25 5-210.1
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 24 5-280.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 22 5-222.0
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 21 5-895.14
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 20 5-181.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision 19 1-420.1
19 9-984.9
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 18 5-852.g0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 17 1-620.00
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 17 5-222.21
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 17 8-925.01
17 8-98f.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 16 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium 16 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 16 3-820
Other operations on the outer ear 16 5-189.0
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 15 5-289.1
15 8-831.00
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 14 5-285.1
Operation on the frontal sinuses 13 5-223.5
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 13 8-701
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 12 5-212.2
Other operations on blood vessels 12 5-399.5
12 9-984.b
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 11 5-222.20
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 11 5-401.00
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 10 5-403.00
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 9 5-205.0
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 9 5-221.1
9 5-431.22
Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear 9 8-171.0
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 9 8-931.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 8 1-421.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 8 5-250.2
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening 8 5-312.2
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 8 8-925.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision 7 1-549.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 7 5-181.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 7 5-181.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 6 1-422.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 6 5-212.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 6 5-212.6
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 6 5-215.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 6 5-300.1
Other partial removal of the larynx 6 5-302.1
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 5-892.05
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 5 1-620.01
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 5 3-203
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 5 5-262.41
Other operations on the mouth 5 5-279.0
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx 5 5-295.00
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening 5 5-312.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea 5 5-316.2
Operation using lasers 5 5-985.1
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 5 6-005.4
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 5 9-320
5 9-984.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 4 1-421.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 4 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 4 1-546
Examination of the nose by endoscopy 4 1-612
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-843
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 4 3-220
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) 4 5-194.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 4 5-195.92
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process 4 5-203.1
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 4 5-205.3
Surgical reduction of a broken nose 4 5-216.0
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 4 5-281.2
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids 4 5-282.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea 4 5-316.3
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 4 5-403.03
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 4 5-403.20
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 4 5-850.b0
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-894.15
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus 4 8-125.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.0
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases 4 8-191.00
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.c0
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 4 8-900
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.6
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 1-422.2
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 bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the external auditory canal through a surgical incision not specified 1-531
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-537
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 lower pharynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-547
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.0
not specified 1-611.0x
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.1
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-640
Any other endoscopy through a stab incision, surgical opening or during an operation not specified 1-699.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
not specified 1-717.1
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
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 abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
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 biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Surgical access through the base of the skull not specified 5-011.a
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function with transposition of the nerve not specified 5-057.0
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.1
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.0
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.1
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 5-181.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.9
Wound care of the outer ear not specified 5-183.0
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.0
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.2
Reconstructive operations of parts of the pinna not specified 5-186.3
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.90
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.c2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.c3
Removal of a grommet from the Eustachian tube not specified 5-201
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.5
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.0
Reconstructive operations on the middle ear not specified 5-204.3
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.1
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.4
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.0
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.20
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 destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.5
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.5
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.00
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.5
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.3
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 5-218.20
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.40
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.41
Other operations on the nose not specified 5-219.x
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.4
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.11
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.4
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.0
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.6
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.64
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.x
Other operations on the paranasal sinuses not specified 5-229
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.0
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 removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.0x
Other operations on the tongue not specified 5-259.1
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 5-261.3
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.04
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 5-270.0
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 5-272.0
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.1
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat not specified 5-280.0
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 5-281.3
Surgical removal or destruction of a lingual tonsil not specified 5-284.0
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.02
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.2
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.4
Operation on usually fluid-filled cavities in the neck, which have not completely closed since birth (remnants of the branchial cleft) not specified 5-291.1
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.0x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.4
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.3
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.2
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.00
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.2x
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.0x
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.91
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.a0
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 5-403.01
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.02
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.04
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.31
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.0
not specified 5-431.24
not specified 5-431.26
not specified 5-431.28
not specified 5-431.40
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.42
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.1
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.20
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.1
Surgical division, removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) bones of the face not specified 5-770.2
Surgical division, removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) bones of the face not specified 5-770.7
Partial or complete removal of bones of the face not specified 5-771.10
Partial or complete removal of bones of the face not specified 5-771.30
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.00
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.10
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.60
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.70
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.10
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.00
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.00
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 5-892.24
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.05
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.10
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.14
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.24
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 5-900.05
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.14
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.15
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.24
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.24
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.44
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.54
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.64
Corrective surgery on the lips or corner of the mouth not specified 5-908.0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.04
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.74
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.2
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.4
not specified 8-123.00
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.1
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 the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.20
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-201.s
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c1
Administration of medicines to sedate and eliminate pain not specified 8-903
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98f.10
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.50