Lungen- und Bronchialheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 1.702 1-710
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 921 1-843
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 612 1-620.0x
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 558 3-222
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 508 1-711
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep 480 1-790
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 298 1-620.01
277 9-984.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 215 1-430.10
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 201 8-547.0
197 9-984.8
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 191 8-561.1
Patient education 181 9-500.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep 172 8-717.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 116 8-716.10
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 113 8-561.2
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 112 9-401.00
Measurement of the daytime tiredness or the maintenance of wakefulness - MSLT or MWT 108 1-795
108 9-984.6
100 9-984.b
98 6-009.p6
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 98 8-542.12
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 93 3-05f
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin 92 1-425.3
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 88 8-930
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein 86 8-543.32
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 84 1-430.20
82 6-00a.11
64 9-984.9
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 63 8-706
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 61 3-820
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 57 1-712
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 55 9-401.01
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 54 8-522.91
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 48 1-844
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 47 8-144.1
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 45 8-542.11
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 45 8-716.00
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 44 1-791
39 8-831.03
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 32 3-202
28 8-713.0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 27 6-001.c4
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep 27 8-717.1
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 26 3-225
25 8-98g.11
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 23 1-620.00
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 23 8-800.c0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 21 6-001.c2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 21 6-001.c3