Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 367 1-620.00
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 336 8-144.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 334 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 299 1-711
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 200 8-700.x
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 163 3-202
Surgical removal of the pleura 147 5-344.40
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 125 3-222
125 5-98c.1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 115 5-333.1
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 106 3-990
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 104 3-800
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 101 3-993
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 100 3-820
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 91 8-144.1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 76 5-322.g1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 68 5-324.71
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 66 1-430.10
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 65 1-715
Surgical removal of the pleura 56 5-344.3
55 9-984.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 50 1-432.01
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 45 5-340.b
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation 39 5-404.8
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 35 3-703.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 33 1-426.3
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 31 1-691.0
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 31 3-05f
31 9-984.b
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 30 1-620.10
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 30 5-345.5
28 9-984.8
26 9-984.6
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 25 3-705.0
25 5-98c.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 23 1-632.0
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 23 3-225
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 22 1-620.1x
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 18 1-712
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 18 5-322.h4
17 5-896.1a
Other operations on the chest 16 5-349.6
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 16 5-916.a1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 14 5-333.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 14 5-340.0
Removal of a foreign body from the skin without a surgical incision 14 8-102.3
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 13 3-200
X-rays of the arteries in the chest with contrast medium 13 3-603
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 13 5-323.43
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 13 8-930
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium 12 3-608
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 12 5-342.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 12 5-342.11
Other operations on the chest 12 5-349.7
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] 12 5-402.d
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 12 5-916.a2
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 12 8-561.1
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 11 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium 11 3-822
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 11 8-836.98
Additional information on materials used 11 8-83b.2x
Additional information on materials used 11 8-83b.n0
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 10 1-691.1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 10 8-800.c0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 9 1-430.20
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 9 3-207
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus 9 5-320.0
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 9 5-324.b1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 9 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium 9 5-372.3
Other operations on blood vessels 9 5-399.5
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 9 9-320
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 8 1-440.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 8 5-340.d
Open surgical procedure on a joint 8 5-800.33
7 1-620.30
X-ray of the veins in a limb with contrast medium (phlebography) and demonstration of the drainage region 7 3-614
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 7 5-077.5
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 7 5-323.63
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 7 5-343.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 7 5-344.42
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 7 5-401.70
7 5-896.0a
Additional information on materials used 7 8-83b.c6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 6 1-430.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the diaphragm through a surgical incision 6 1-550
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 6 1-650.1
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 5 1-844
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus 5 3-05a
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.d1
Additional information on materials used 5 8-83b.c5
5 9-984.9
X-rays of the breast 4 3-100.0
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.61
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue 4 5-325.01
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue 4 5-328.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 4 5-342.01
Surgical removal of the pleura 4 5-344.10
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900.1a
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.2
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of hormone-producing organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-407.2
Removal of a tissue sample (biopsy) from hormone-producing organs under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-408.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.0x
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 1-430.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.02
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 the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-445
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 muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation not specified 1-690.0
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.0
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis not specified 3-991
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
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.1
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.2
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.11
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.13
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.14
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.15
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.60
not specified 5-31a.1
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e6
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.f4
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.h5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.hf
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.41
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.62
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.x1
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.x3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.22
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.23
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.32
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.6x
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.b4
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.0x
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 5-325.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.32
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.1
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.5
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.02
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.03
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.2
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.01
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.03
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.05
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.4
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.50
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.66
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.0
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 5-342.13
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.0
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.0
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 5-372.2
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-374.2
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.95
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.y
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.00
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.c
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.1
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.21
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.80
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.31
not specified 5-501.a3
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.60
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.10
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b5
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.65
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.15
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1c
Removal of the superficial layers of the skin not specified 5-913.bg
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.2
not specified 5-98h.2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.g3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.13
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pa
not specified 6-007.4
not specified 6-008.8
not specified 6-009.j
not specified 6-00a.11
not specified 6-00b.0
not specified 6-00b.f
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.50
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.5x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.6
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into an organ in the abdominal cavity for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-146.y
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
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.x
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.t
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
not specified 8-192.xa
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.91
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.11
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.0
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.2
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.g1
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.07
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.m8
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n5
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n6
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.36
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.3x
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.17
Administration of medicines to sedate and eliminate pain not specified 8-903
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.1x
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 8-980.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
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
not specified 9-984.a