Abt. für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 488 3-203
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 301 5-984
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 248 5-832.4
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 216 5-835.9
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 211 3-802
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 209 5-832.0
Revision operations 167 5-983
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 164 5-832.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 154 5-032.02
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 153 5-033.0
Other operations on the spine 142 5-839.7
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 128 5-830.0
Other operations on the spine 119 5-839.61
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 110 5-032.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 108 5-032.00
105 5-83b.70
Other operations on the spine 103 5-839.60
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 94 5-831.2
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 92 5-931.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 86 5-830.7
85 5-83b.50
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 84 5-832.5
Other operations on the spine 83 5-839.0
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal 79 5-037.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 79 5-830.4
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 79 5-836.40
76 5-83w.20
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 74 5-835.a0
Other operations on the spine 74 5-839.5
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 70 5-830.2
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 66 5-869.1
65 5-83b.51
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 59 5-832.6
Other operations on the spine 57 5-839.62
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 56 8-930
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 55 5-831.9
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 53 5-031.02
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 53 5-032.22
53 9-984.7
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 52 8-800.c0
50 5-83b.71
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal 48 5-037.1
47 8-831.00
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 46 5-832.1
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 45 5-032.21
43 9-984.8
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 42 5-036.8
Other operations on the spine 39 5-839.63
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 37 5-836.41
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 36 5-835.b0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 35 5-032.12
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 32 3-225
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 31 3-200
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 29 8-980.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 28 5-830.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 27 5-832.7
27 5-83w.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 26 5-030.71
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 26 5-032.20
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 25 5-836.51
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 24 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 24 5-032.40
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 23 1-503.4
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 23 3-823
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 23 5-836.50
Other operations on the spine 23 5-839.10
23 5-83b.52
23 5-83b.57
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 22 3-222
21 9-984.b
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 20 3-206
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 19 5-030.72
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 18 5-030.70
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 18 5-830.5
18 5-83b.54
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.41
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.42
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 17 5-831.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 17 5-836.31
17 5-836.38
Treatment of a joint by irrigation 17 8-178.t
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 17 8-917.13
16 9-984.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 15 5-035.3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 15 5-831.6
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 14 5-836.30
14 5-83b.31
14 5-83b.58
14 5-83b.72
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 14 5-916.a1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 13 3-202
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 13 5-916.a2
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 12 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 12 1-711
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 12 5-837.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 11 5-032.6
11 5-836.34
11 5-836.39
11 5-836.44
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.91
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 11 8-803.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.2
10 9-984.9
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 9 3-052
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 9 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 9 5-031.01
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 9 5-831.0
9 5-836.55
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 9 5-83a.02
9 5-83b.55
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 9 5-916.a5
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 8 1-632.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 8 3-207
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus 8 8-125.0
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 8 8-701
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 8 8-925.21
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 7 3-228
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 7 5-035.5
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 7 5-039.34
7 5-836.35
7 5-83b.56
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 7 8-917.03
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 6 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 6 3-806
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 6 5-031.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.10
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 6 5-036.6
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 6 5-831.3
6 5-836.36
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 6 5-83a.01
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 6 5-900.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a3
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 6 8-925.23
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 5 3-223
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.32
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.11
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.30
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.90
5 5-83b.32
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 5 5-916.a0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision 4 1-504.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.5
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 4 5-033.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 4 5-035.2
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 4 5-039.e1
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 4 5-039.e2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 4 5-343.2
Open surgical procedure on a joint 4 5-800.33
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-892.0a
4 5-896.1a
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) 4 5-995
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 8-771
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 4 8-980.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
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 through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.4
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.0
Standard screening examination of elderly people not specified 1-771
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Examination of the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.5
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
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 musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
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
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.3
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.30
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 5-030.42
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.60
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.7
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.8
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.9
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.x
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.31
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.a
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.b
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.x
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.1
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.x
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.0
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 5-034.6
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.5
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.d
Surgical incision into nerves not specified 5-040.7
not specified 5-04b.4
Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve immediately after injury not specified 5-051.7
Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve immediately after injury not specified 5-051.8
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.7
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function with transposition of the nerve not specified 5-057.7
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.0
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.7
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.7
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.b
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.d
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.3
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.2
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.90
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.1
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.51
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.9a
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454.20
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.01
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.41
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.00
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-545.0
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.20
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6b
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.a0
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.xx
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.xd
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.0e
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.23
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3e
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) not specified 5-801.0e
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.8
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.c0
not specified 5-836.37
not specified 5-836.45
not specified 5-836.56
not specified 5-836.58
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 5-839.11
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.92
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.93
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a1
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.00
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.2
not specified 5-83b.20
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.41
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83b.x0
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.40
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.42
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.s2
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.s9
Operation on the connective tissue sheaths around the muscles and tendons in the hand or fingers not specified 5-842.0
Operation on the connective tissue sheaths around the muscles and tendons in the hand or fingers not specified 5-842.91
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.05
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.45
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.85
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.e7
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851.85
not specified 5-86a.00
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0c
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.3a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.25
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1d
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.11
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.3
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.0
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p1
not specified 8-018.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.0
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
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 an organ in the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-154.1
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 washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
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
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.33
not specified 8-192.0a
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.0
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.1
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c1
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.c6
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
not specified 8-831.04
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.61
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.63
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.67
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.70
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.72
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.11
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.31
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.33
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.41
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.11
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.51
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.12
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98g.14
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
not specified 9-984.a