Innere Medizin

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Need for care 1.356 9-984
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 870 1-632
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 600 3-225
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 599 1-440
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 494 3-222
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 482 8-933
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 464 3-200
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 400 1-650
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 328 8-930
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 224 8-800
Complex treatment for colonisation or infection with non multi-resistant pathogens requiring isolation 220 8-98g
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 189 8-980
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 181 1-444
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus 169 3-054
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy 120 5-513
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 110 1-640
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 96 8-831
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 95 3-035
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 94 5-452
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus 91 3-056
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus 90 3-055
Other operations on the intestine 81 5-469
Examination of the duodenum by endoscopy 75 1-635
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases 74 8-191
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 71 3-207
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 71 8-640
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 68 8-148
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 67 8-152
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 66 8-900
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy 61 1-651
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 59 8-706
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 58 1-710
Machine ventilation and respiratory support for adults 57 8-713
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 55 3-052
Other operations on the stomach 44 5-449
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 44 8-810
Other operations on the oesophagus 41 5-429
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 38 1-844
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 38 3-030
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 34 8-701
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus 33 3-053
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 33 3-202
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 31 1-275
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 31 8-987
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 29 3-203
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 27 1-442
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy 26 1-631
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 26 8-153
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) 25 1-279
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 19 1-853
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus 19 5-482
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 19 8-812
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 17 1-620
Examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 17 1-642
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 17 8-771
Other operations on the rectum 16 5-489
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy 14 5-526
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 13 8-100
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy 12 1-654
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth 12 3-051
Other operations on blood vessels 12 5-399
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 11 1-266
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding 11 5-431
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder 11 8-132
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 10 1-630
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 10 8-144
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy 9 1-653
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 9 3-206
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach 9 5-433
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 9 8-700
Ventilation weaning with machine ventilation 9 8-718
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 8 3-228
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin 8 8-123
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance 7 1-445
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 7 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 7 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium 7 3-825
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus 7 8-125
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 6 1-843
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus 6 3-05a
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 6 3-205
Procedure to detoxify the blood outside the body with forced removal of the poison - haemofiltration 6 8-853
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy 5 1-655
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy 5 1-694
Ultrasound of the rectum, with access through the anus 5 3-058
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 5 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 5 3-802
Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] with removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue 5 5-896
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall 5 8-133
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision 4 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-426
Examination of the pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 4 1-641
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
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine 4 5-451
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-790
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery - electrophysiological investigation not specified 1-265
Electrical measurement of the heart in looking for the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia - cardiac mapping not specified 1-268
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273
X-ray examination of the heart and the major blood vessels with contrast medium not specified 1-276
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pancreas with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-447
Endosonographic fine needle puncture of the hepatobiliary system not specified 1-448
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver through a surgical incision not specified 1-551
Examination of the small intestine by swallowing a capsule containing a camera not specified 1-63a
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of the uterus by endoscopy not specified 1-672
not specified 1-717
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of the small intestine with contrast medium enema not specified 3-139
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752
Gamma probe measurement when removing a particular lymph node in cancerous diseases, e.g. with breast cancer not specified 3-760
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium not specified 3-803
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique not specified 3-994
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data not specified 3-996
Other operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-299
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406
Rarely used surgical technique for partial removal of the stomach not specified 5-434
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455
Surgical removal of the appendix - appendicectomy not specified 5-470
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572
Surgical destruction of the upper part of the lining of the womb (endometrium) - curettage not specified 5-690
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865
Breast-conserving surgical removal of breast tissue, without taking the axillary lymph nodes not specified 5-870
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934
Use of a staple suturing device and other suturing systems not specified 5-98c
Number of needles for destruction not specified 5-98h
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-004
Drug administration, list 8 not specified 6-008
Artificial feeding through a vein as the main medical treatment not specified 8-016
Complete parenteral nutrition as medical secondary treatment not specified 8-018
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the small intestine through the skin not specified 8-124
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into an organ in the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-154
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia not specified 8-835
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837