Rheumatologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease 1.815 8-983.1
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 1.273 3-900
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 1.187 3-802
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 1.155 1-206
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 1.150 1-205
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 778 8-547.31
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 657 8-547.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 552 3-806
511 9-984.7
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 478 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 427 3-823
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease 368 8-983.0
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 345 8-547.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 282 3-82a
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 278 8-020.5
271 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 263 3-202
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 239 3-820
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 229 1-854.7
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 213 8-918.00
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 212 1-711
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 210 1-710
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 207 3-222
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 200 1-632.0
193 9-984.8
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 139 3-800
Examination of the nose by endoscopy 130 1-612
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 125 8-158.h
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 121 3-225
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 109 1-650.2
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 105 8-547.2
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 101 1-610.0
99 9-984.b
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 94 6-001.d2
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium 91 3-600
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 83 6-001.h8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 82 1-440.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 78 1-440.a
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 77 8-542.11
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 73 8-561.2
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated individually - individual therapy 58 9-410.04
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 56 3-030
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 48 3-203
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of a salivary gland or salivary duct through a surgical incision 46 1-542
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium 45 3-822
Measurement of the uptake of radioactive substances in the whole body with the help of an appliance specifically for this purpose 43 3-764
37 9-984.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision 34 1-545.x
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 34 3-207
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 33 6-002.b3
X-rays of the breast 29 3-100.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium 29 3-825
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated individually - individual therapy 29 9-410.05
28 6-009.5
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the other organs with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 26 3-75x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 25 5-452.61
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 24 3-200
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 24 3-701
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 23 1-444.6
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 23 1-650.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 23 3-205
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 23 6-001.h3
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 23 6-005.7
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium 22 3-137
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 21 6-005.m3
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 19 1-854.2
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 19 1-854.8
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) 19 3-809
Other operations on the intestine 19 5-469.e3
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 19 8-158.7
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 18 3-752.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 18 3-753.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 18 3-828
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 17 1-242
17 8-98g.10
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 16 1-610.2
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 16 1-854.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 15 1-444.7
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list 15 6-003.s3
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 15 8-158.1
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 14 6-005.m5
13 3-754.00
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 12 1-854.3
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 12 3-052
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 12 3-753.1
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 12 6-005.n1
12 6-00a.a
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 11 3-705.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 11 5-452.62
Other operations on the intestine 11 5-469.d3
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 11 8-158.c
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 11 8-158.g
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 10 3-206
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium 10 3-607
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium 10 3-804
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 10 6-005.2
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 9 3-753.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 9 3-821
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 9 8-158.k
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 8 1-650.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 8 3-223
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 8 8-100.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 8 8-152.1
Other examination of the function of the nervous system 7 1-20a.30
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 7 1-610.x
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-844
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-854.6
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the joints with contrast medium 7 3-844
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus 7 5-482.01
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list 7 6-003.s2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list 7 6-003.te
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 7 6-005.m4
7 6-00a.7
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 6 1-266.0
Examination of the vagina by endoscopy 6 1-670
Ultrasound of the female reproductive organs with access through the vagina 6 3-05d
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 6 3-752.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium 6 3-803.0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list 6 6-003.s4
6 6-006.7
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c0
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 6 8-987.10
6 8-98g.11
6 8-98g.12
5 1-313.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision 5 1-414.0
Imaging procedure to show other hormone-producing organs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 5 3-702.0
5 6-00a.g
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 5 8-987.11
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 4 1-208.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision 4 1-502.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal cavity through a surgical incision 4 1-537
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.01
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 4 1-712
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 4 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 4 3-228
X-rays of the arteries in the chest with contrast medium 4 3-603
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-605
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium 4 3-803.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium 4 3-803.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium 4 3-824.0
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data 4 3-996
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 4 6-001.e5
4 6-006.62
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-158.d
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-159.0
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-159.x
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-810.wb
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-810.wj
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 4 8-987.12
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.8
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.x
not specified 1-313.0
not specified 1-313.1
Measurement of oesophageal acidity not specified 1-316.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
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 bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of blood vessels through a surgical incision not specified 1-587.1
not specified 1-611.00
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.x
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.0
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy not specified 1-655
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Investigation of an allergy by specifically triggering an allergic reaction not specified 1-700
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus not specified 1-714
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
Examination to detect a metabolic disorder, in which a specific substance (e.g. glucose) is given not specified 1-760
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Examination of the kidney or of the urinary tract by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-846.0
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.0
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.9
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.a
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.x
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.0
not specified 1-999.41
not specified 1-999.4x
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of soft tissue tumours with quantitative measurement not specified 3-036
Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity by means of endoscopy (laparoscopy) not specified 3-059
Other ultrasound scanning by means of inserting an ultrasound device into the body not specified 3-05x
X-rays of the patency of the stomach and intestine not specified 3-13b
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium not specified 3-22x
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) not specified 3-24x
Special imaging procedures, for example, to examine the back of the eye (retina) not specified 3-300.0
Special imaging procedures, for example, to examine the back of the eye (retina) not specified 3-300.3
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-604
X-rays of the arteries in the arms with contrast medium not specified 3-606
Other X-rays of the arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-60x
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-703.0
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.x
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.x
Imaging procedures for other organs using radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-72x
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752.x
not specified 3-754.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.x
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast medium not specified 3-82x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.1
Magnetic resonance elastography not specified 3-845
Other specific procedure with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not specified 3-84x
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis not specified 3-991
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique not specified 3-994
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.8
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) not specified 5-200.5
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.1
Tooth restoration by means of a filling not specified 5-232.x1
Fitting dental prosthesis not specified 5-233.2
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.b3
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451.92
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.80
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.82
not specified 5-452.b2
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489.d
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489.e
not specified 5-493.01
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased) tissue in the kidney not specified 5-552.1
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.x
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0x
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.1e
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.d3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.e4
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.e6
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.e7
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.e8
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.hd
not specified 6-001.hv
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.b8
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.tj
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.m2
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.n2
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.n3
not specified 6-005.q3
not specified 6-006.61
not specified 6-006.63
not specified 6-00c.e
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.4
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.3
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Exchange or removal of a tube (catheter) in the kidney for draining urine through the abdominal wall not specified 8-138.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.4
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.5
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.6
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.8
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.a
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.b
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.e
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.r
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.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 8-191.5
not specified 8-192.1f
not specified 8-192.x6
Instillation into a body cavity and locally restricted treatment with chemotherapy drugs or agents that influence the immune system not specified 8-541.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Combination of different physiotherapy exercises and uses not specified 8-563.0
Combination of different physiotherapy exercises and uses not specified 8-563.1
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w4
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wd
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.we
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wf
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Patient education not specified 9-500.0
not specified 9-984.a