Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 496 3-203
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 447 8-930
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 439 3-202
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 384 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 316 1-711
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 263 8-914.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 251 1-620.00
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 245 8-900
210 5-98c.1
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 207 8-980.0
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 182 1-712
Other operations on the chest 178 5-349.6
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 140 1-715
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 140 5-333.1
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 130 1-691.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 111 5-322.g1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 90 5-333.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 90 8-144.1
84 9-984.7
74 5-98c.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 69 5-344.40
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 69 8-910
69 9-984.b
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 65 3-222
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 63 5-340.b
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 54 5-324.b1
Operation using lasers 54 5-985.2
Operation using a surgical robot 51 5-987.x
50 9-984.8
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 49 5-324.71
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 47 3-221
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 45 5-340.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 36 8-173.10
36 9-984.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 35 5-322.d1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 34 5-916.a2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 33 5-322.h4
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 32 3-200
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 31 5-986.x
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 28 5-340.d
Other operations on the chest 27 5-349.7
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 25 3-05f
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 25 3-220
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 24 1-426.3
Surgical removal of the pleura 24 5-344.42
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 23 1-581.4
Surgical removal of the pleura 22 5-344.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 22 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura 20 5-344.3
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 20 5-900.1a
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 19 1-620.1x
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 19 5-334.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 18 3-207
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 18 5-322.e4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 18 5-345.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 17 5-322.e6
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 17 5-345.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 16 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 16 1-430.2x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 16 1-432.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 16 5-343.2
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 15 1-610.0
Other operations on the thyroid gland or parathyroid glands 14 5-069.40
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 14 8-980.10
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 13 5-916.a0
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 12 3-225
Surgical removal of the pleura 12 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura 12 5-344.43
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 12 8-144.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system 12 8-916.01
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 12 9-401.30
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 11 3-226
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart 11 5-374.2
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 10 5-339.62
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 10 5-340.a
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] 10 5-402.d
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 9 1-620.10
Assessment of perception and behaviour by means of standardised tests 9 1-902.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 9 5-344.13
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 8 3-820
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 8 5-346.81
8 5-896.1a
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 8 5-931.0
Specific dressing techniques 8 8-190.21
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 7 5-323.43
Surgical suture of blood vessels 7 5-388.42
Specific dressing techniques 7 8-190.20
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) 7 8-559.41
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 7 8-716.00
7 9-984.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 6 3-206
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.d3
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.e9
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 6 5-323.53
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 6 5-323.63
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 6 5-324.a1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 6 5-343.0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 6 5-346.c2
Other operations on the chest 6 5-349.x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 6 5-786.2
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 6 5-786.k
Intestinal lavage 6 8-121
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 6 8-144.0
6 8-192.1a
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 6 8-980.11
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.73
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 5 5-324.31
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.5
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 5 5-339.61
Operation on the diaphragm 5 5-347.1
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 5 5-786.0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 5 5-892.0a
5 5-931.3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 5 8-980.20
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 4 1-242
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-432.00
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) 4 1-613
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 4 1-632.0
Genetic testing for changes (mutations) in cancer 4 1-992.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland 4 5-063.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 4 5-322.h5
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.51
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue 4 5-325.12
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 4 5-340.c
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 4 5-342.03
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.2
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.41
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.5
Other operations on blood vessels 4 5-399.7
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-894.1a
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 4 9-401.31
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.1
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 1-430.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.20
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 with a needle through the skin not specified 1-431.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.0
not specified 1-611.00
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.03
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.0x
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.x
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation not specified 1-690.0
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 the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Genetic testing for changes (mutations) in cancer not specified 1-992.2
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.1
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the blood vessels by means of inserting an ultrasound device into the vessels not specified 3-05e.7
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels in a second limb with contrast medium not specified 3-621
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Surgical division of nerves of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nerves) not specified 5-043.1
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.5
Surgical removal of half of the thyroid gland not specified 5-061.0
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.5
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-063.4
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.2
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.4
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.5
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.1
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
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 5-320.4
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.42
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e7
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.eb
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.21
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.61
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b4
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.02
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.05
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.11
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.1x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.21
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.22
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.24
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.51
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.72
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
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.4
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.7
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.66
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.5
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.7
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.0
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.22
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.02
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.13
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.19
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.11
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.3
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.4
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
not specified 5-346.82
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.90
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.50
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.y
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.0
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.6
Other operations on the heart or pericardium not specified 5-379.0
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.92
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.9x
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.00
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.10
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.22
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.70
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.e
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.0
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.x
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.2
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.7
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.0
Surgical repair of a diaphragmatic hernia (hiatus hernia) not specified 5-538.0
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 tissue not specified 5-782.az
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.3
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.x
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b5
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.15
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.25
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.xa
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1b
not specified 5-896.1g
not specified 5-896.2x
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.16
Nature of the graft material not specified 5-930.4
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.11
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.12
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.13
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.42
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.43
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.44
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.47
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.71
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.74
not specified 5-932.80
not specified 5-932.81
not specified 5-932.83
not specified 5-932.86
not specified 5-932.91
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.y
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
not specified 5-98c.x
not specified 5-98c.y
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.52
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r2
not specified 6-007.b
not specified 8-018.1
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.51
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
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
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.11
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.12
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
not specified 8-192.0a
not specified 8-192.0x
not specified 8-192.1x
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.30
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.31
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.50
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.60
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Insertion of a tube with two openings into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-704
not specified 8-713.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.10
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.20
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.c2
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.0x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.10
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.21
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.1
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.2
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.32
not specified 9-984.a
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990