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Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 969 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 602 3-802
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 574 5-984
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 519 5-931.0
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 511 5-988.3
Other operations on the spine 365 5-839.60
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 354 5-032.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 349 5-831.0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 264 5-835.9
256 5-83w.20
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 233 5-835.b0
207 5-83b.70
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 185 3-823
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 175 5-830.2
170 5-83w.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 162 1-481.4
156 5-83b.50
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 149 5-033.0
149 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 142 5-832.4
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 131 5-032.01
127 5-896.1a
Other operations on the spine 122 5-839.61
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 120 5-032.02
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture 120 8-410.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 115 3-200
110 9-984.8
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 108 5-836.50
Other operations on the spine 105 5-839.0
101 9-984.b
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 100 3-206
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles 93 5-856.05
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 92 5-032.20
Other operations on the spine 87 5-839.7
87 5-83b.51
Other operations on the spine 83 5-839.a0
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 75 5-031.02
71 5-83b.52
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 70 5-836.40
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 69 8-800.c0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 66 5-850.d5
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 63 5-836.31
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 61 3-222
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 61 3-225
Other operations on the spine 61 5-839.5
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 60 5-790.0d
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 60 5-832.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 58 5-032.10
58 9-984.6
55 5-83b.54
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 54 5-916.a1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 54 8-914.12
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 53 1-854.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 53 5-031.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 43 5-836.30
43 5-836.35
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 42 5-900.1a
39 5-836.34
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 38 5-030.32
38 8-831.00
37 5-83b.71
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 36 5-832.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 35 3-228
Other operations on the spine 34 5-839.62
30 5-83b.30
30 5-83b.57
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 28 5-032.7
28 5-83b.55
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 25 5-030.70
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 25 5-031.00
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 24 5-036.8
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 22 3-205
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 22 5-832.5
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 22 5-836.51
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 21 5-030.30
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 21 5-832.6
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 21 9-401.30
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 20 5-832.1
20 5-836.36
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 20 5-916.a0
20 9-984.9
Other operations on the spine 19 5-839.a1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 17 3-202
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 17 5-030.31
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 16 3-207
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 16 5-032.40
Other operations on the spine 16 5-839.63
16 5-83b.31
16 5-83b.56
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 15 5-837.00
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 15 5-83a.2
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 14 5-030.71
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 14 8-915
14 8-98f.0
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 13 1-206
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 13 5-808.0
13 5-836.37
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 12 3-052
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 12 5-032.21
12 5-836.38
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 11 3-226
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 11 3-820
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 10 5-836.41
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 10 8-144.0
Specific dressing techniques 10 8-190.21
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 10 8-522.91
9 8-98f.10
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 8 1-207.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 8 1-632.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 8 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 8 3-82a
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 8 5-032.30
8 5-83b.20
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 8 5-850.b5
Specific dressing techniques 8 8-190.22
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 7 5-032.11
Other operations on blood vessels 7 5-399.5
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.90
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 7 5-83a.02
Specific dressing techniques 7 8-190.23
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 7 8-803.2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 7 8-810.j5
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 6 1-205
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.6
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 6 8-930
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-481.5
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 5 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-805
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.22
5 5-790.rd
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.92
5 5-83w.1
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.20
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c1
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 5 9-401.31
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-854.6
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 4 3-030
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 4 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 4 3-223
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 4 3-705.1
Imaging procedure of the whole body to show abnormal processes by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 4 3-70c.x
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 4 3-900
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.60
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.a2
4 8-52e
4 8-831.20
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
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 joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
Examination of the small intestine below the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-636.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.x
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.7
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels in a limb with contrast medium not specified 3-620
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.0
Imaging procedures for other organs using radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-72x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
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
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.40
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.62
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.2
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.3
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.1
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.4
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.52
Surgical incision into lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-400
Surgical removal of the spleen not specified 5-413.11
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.a
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.x
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.21
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4x
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.6x
not specified 5-78a.0d
not specified 5-78a.0x
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 not specified 5-790.52
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 not specified 5-790.8x
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-791.k2
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3e
Surgical implantation of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder not specified 5-824.21
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.1
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.6
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.2
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.a0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.d0
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.55
not specified 5-836.56
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.01
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.91
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a3
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.01
not specified 5-83b.72
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83b.x0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.81
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d0
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.95
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 5-892.0a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0d
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 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.05
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.1d
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 5-900.07
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.9f
not specified 8-018.1
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.5
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
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.2
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.2
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.31
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.33
not specified 8-192.07
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.1
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.8
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session not specified 8-528.6
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.3
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
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 blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j4
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j6
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j7
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.je
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 8-831.01
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0q
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0s
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.9a
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.9x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.25
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.bb
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.n4
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.n5
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) not specified 8-931.0
not specified 8-981.20
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.12
not specified 8-98e.0
not specified 8-98e.1
not specified 8-98e.2
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.14
not specified 8-98h.00
not specified 8-98h.01
not specified 8-98h.02
Use of a system to guide the instruments (navigation system) not specified 8-990
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.10
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.32
not specified 9-984.a