| Service | Number of cases | OPS key | Info | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis | 1.638 | 3-990 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope | 1.195 | 5-984 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium | 933 | 3-200 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium | 428 | 3-820 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium | 347 | 3-203 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 335 | 5-032.10 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 308 | 5-839.60 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | 305 | 5-988.3 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium | 298 | 3-220 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium | 253 | 3-600 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium | 253 | 3-601 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium | 247 | 3-823 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 236 | 8-930 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 232 | 5-010.2 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing | 230 | 9-320 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 206 | 5-832.4 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of the brain waves - EEG | 199 | 1-207.0 |  | 
																			
											| Use of an imaging procedure during an operation | 167 | 3-992 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 164 | 5-831.2 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 163 | 1-204.5 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 162 | 5-021.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 160 | 5-831.0 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium | 155 | 3-221 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 149 | 5-839.61 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 133 | 5-036.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 131 | 5-010.00 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 127 | 8-980.0 |  | 
																			
											| Revision operations | 125 | 5-983 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the aortic arch with contrast medium | 123 | 3-602 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints | 115 | 8-020.x |  | 
																			
											|  | 100 | 9-984.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 96 | 5-022.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 95 | 5-032.11 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine | 95 | 8-914.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 93 | 5-032.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 92 | 5-013.1 |  | 
																			
											|  | 87 | 5-83b.70 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | 81 | 5-038.0 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 80 | 8-83b.c6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 75 | 5-013.0 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | 73 | 5-020.70 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 73 | 8-925.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 71 | 5-015.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 71 | 8-831.20 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 70 | 5-021.2 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 68 | 8-925.21 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 66 | 8-836.m0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 66 | 9-984.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | 64 | 5-011.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 64 | 5-030.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 64 | 5-832.0 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 63 | 8-83b.3x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 62 | 5-032.30 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 62 | 5-056.3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 60 | 5-839.5 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium | 59 | 3-202 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 59 | 5-035.7 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | 58 | 8-800.c0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of a nerve for transplantation | 55 | 5-042.0 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium | 54 | 3-207 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium | 51 | 3-605 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation | 48 | 8-701 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 48 | 8-83b.70 |  | 
																			
											| Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium | 46 | 3-20x |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 46 | 5-056.8 |  | 
																			
											|  | 45 | 9-984.6 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 44 | 5-021.4 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | 44 | 5-023.10 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus | 44 | 8-125.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 43 | 5-830.2 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 43 | 8-980.10 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 42 | 5-830.1 |  | 
																			
											|  | 41 | 1-717.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment procedures requiring dyes | 41 | 5-989 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 41 | 8-925.01 |  | 
																			
											|  | 37 | 5-83b.50 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | 36 | 5-012.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 36 | 5-015.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 36 | 5-832.5 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 35 | 8-810.x |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | 34 | 5-038.9 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | 34 | 5-075.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 33 | 5-056.1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 33 | 5-839.62 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 31 | 5-010.14 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 31 | 5-032.31 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 30 | 5-010.03 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 30 | 5-032.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 30 | 5-032.12 |  | 
																			
											|  | 30 | 9-984.9 |  | 
																			
											| Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system | 29 | 8-924 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 28 | 5-021.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 27 | 5-013.40 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 27 | 5-015.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 27 | 5-030.71 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 27 | 5-831.6 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | 26 | 1-510.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 26 | 5-010.04 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 26 | 5-030.30 |  | 
																			
											| Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin | 26 | 5-916.a0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 26 | 5-932.81 |  | 
																			
											| Effects of the nervous system by means of electrical impulses | 26 | 8-631.0 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine | 26 | 8-917.1x |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | 25 | 5-024.7 |  | 
																			
											|  | 25 | 9-984.b |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 24 | 5-015.3 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing of the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | 24 | 5-049.3 |  | 
																			
											| Other ultrasound scanning by means of inserting an ultrasound device into the body | 23 | 3-05x |  | 
																			
											| Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) | 22 | 5-986.x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints | 22 | 8-020.d |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 22 | 8-980.11 |  | 
																			
											| Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE | 21 | 3-052 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | 21 | 5-011.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, removal or destruction of the cranial nerves or nerve ganglia within the skull | 21 | 5-017.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 21 | 5-021.6 |  | 
																			
											|  | 21 | 5-83b.71 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 20 | 5-010.10 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | 20 | 5-041.1 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 20 | 5-057.3 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy | 19 | 1-620.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 19 | 5-010.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 19 | 5-010.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | 19 | 5-041.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | 19 | 5-836.40 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) | 18 | 1-208.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 17 | 5-010.x |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the blood vessels to reduce pressure on a nerve lying in the brain | 17 | 5-018.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | 17 | 5-020.72 |  | 
																			
											|  | 17 | 5-896.0a |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | 17 | 5-900.x4 |  | 
																			
											|  | 17 | 5-932.82 |  | 
																			
											|  | 17 | 8-718.71 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 16 | 1-204.2 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) | 16 | 1-208.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | 16 | 5-025.3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 16 | 5-839.a0 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit | 16 | 5-934.3 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a system to collect stools | 16 | 8-128 |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid | 16 | 8-159.x |  | 
																			
											|  | 15 | 5-83b.51 |  | 
																			
											|  | 15 | 5-83b.54 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 14 | 5-032.01 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | 14 | 5-075.1 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 14 | 8-925.22 |  | 
																			
											| X-ray of the veins in a limb with contrast medium (phlebography) and demonstration of the drainage region | 13 | 3-614 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | 13 | 5-026.40 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 13 | 5-839.10 |  | 
																			
											|  | 13 | 5-83b.30 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | 13 | 5-988.x |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 13 | 8-925.0x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 13 | 8-980.20 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium | 12 | 3-205 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 12 | 5-035.6 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 12 | 5-056.7 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening | 12 | 5-311.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 12 | 5-831.9 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 12 | 8-836.k0 |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 12 | 8-83c.8 |  | 
																			
											|  | 12 | 9-984.a |  | 
																			
											|  | 11 | 1-20c.0 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | 11 | 5-028.91 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | 11 | 5-028.a1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | 11 | 5-029.10 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 11 | 5-831.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 11 | 5-832.1 |  | 
																			
											|  | 11 | 5-896.04 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 11 | 8-812.60 |  | 
																			
											|  | 11 | 8-831.00 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein | 11 | 8-831.2 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 11 | 8-836.90 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 11 | 8-836.n2 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 11 | 8-836.n5 |  | 
																			
											|  | 11 | 8-84b.00 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 11 | 8-925.20 |  | 
																			
											| Patient education | 11 | 9-500.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 10 | 5-015.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | 10 | 5-025.7 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | 10 | 5-026.41 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 10 | 5-033.3 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing of the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | 10 | 5-049.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening | 10 | 5-312.2 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 10 | 8-812.51 |  | 
																			
											|  | 10 | 8-831.02 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 10 | 8-836.n4 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 10 | 8-83b.13 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine | 10 | 8-917.03 |  | 
																			
											| Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation | 9 | 3-035 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium | 9 | 3-222 |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted surgery on the skull, brain or meninges under X-ray guidance | 9 | 5-014.94 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 9 | 5-031.02 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 9 | 5-031.20 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 9 | 5-056.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 9 | 5-831.7 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | 9 | 5-900.xa |  | 
																			
											| Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit | 9 | 5-934.4 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 9 | 8-83b.50 |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 9 | 8-83c.61 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 9 | 8-925.23 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium | 8 | 3-225 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium | 8 | 3-802 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium | 8 | 3-806 |  | 
																			
											| Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without contrast medium | 8 | 3-80x |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium | 8 | 3-826 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | 8 | 5-012.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 8 | 5-022.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | 8 | 5-025.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 8 | 5-031.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 8 | 5-035.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 8 | 5-831.4 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 8 | 8-980.21 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium | 7 | 3-226 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium | 7 | 3-800 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | 7 | 5-012.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, removal or destruction of the cranial nerves or nerve ganglia within the skull | 7 | 5-017.1 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 7 | 5-021.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 7 | 5-022.10 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 7 | 5-031.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 7 | 5-032.32 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | 7 | 5-038.41 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve, as part of a subsequent operation | 7 | 5-053.3 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 7 | 5-057.1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | 7 | 5-059.d8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 7 | 5-830.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 7 | 5-832.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 7 | 5-832.6 |  | 
																			
											| Administration of medicines by medicine pumps into the cerebrospinal fluid system | 7 | 8-011.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 7 | 8-836.n3 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 7 | 8-83b.33 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 8-84b.20 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 6 | 5-021.1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | 6 | 5-029.f |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 6 | 5-031.21 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 6 | 5-033.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 6 | 5-035.0 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 6 | 5-056.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates | 6 | 5-835.9 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback | 6 | 5-837.00 |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 5-83b.52 |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 5-896.14 |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 5-896.1a |  | 
																			
											| Administration of medicines by medicine pumps into the cerebrospinal fluid system | 6 | 8-011.2 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 8-718.72 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion | 6 | 8-803.0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 6 | 8-836.n7 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 6 | 8-83b.2x |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 8-83b.e3 |  | 
																			
											| Implantation of self-expanding tubing (microstents) in blood vessels | 6 | 8-844.00 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 6 | 8-925.02 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | 6 | 8-980.30 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG | 5 | 1-205 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 5 | 5-021.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 5 | 5-022.23 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | 5 | 5-024.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 5 | 5-030.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 5 | 5-030.32 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 5 | 5-035.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | 5 | 5-038.21 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | 5 | 5-039.32 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | 5 | 5-039.n2 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing of the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | 5 | 5-049.8 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 5 | 5-056.40 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | 5 | 5-836.41 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 5 | 5-839.0 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 5 | 5-839.11 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 5 | 5-839.a1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the hand | 5 | 5-849.0 |  | 
																			
											| Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | 5 | 5-895.24 |  | 
																			
											| Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | 5 | 5-895.2a |  | 
																			
											|  | 5 | 5-932.80 |  | 
																			
											| Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose | 5 | 8-700.x |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 5 | 8-812.50 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein | 5 | 8-831.0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 5 | 8-836.n1 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 5 | 8-83b.22 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | 4 | 1-510.x |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision | 4 | 1-513.8 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium | 4 | 3-821 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 4 | 5-010.13 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 4 | 5-013.50 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 4 | 5-013.5x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | 4 | 5-016.2 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | 4 | 5-024.3 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | 4 | 5-024.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | 4 | 5-025.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 4 | 5-030.31 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 4 | 5-031.30 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 4 | 5-032.02 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 4 | 5-032.40 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 4 | 5-033.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | 4 | 5-041.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | 4 | 5-041.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | 4 | 5-041.9 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation and transposition of the nerve | 4 | 5-055.8 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | 4 | 5-056.2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | 4 | 5-059.84 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | 4 | 5-059.c8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical suture of blood vessels | 4 | 5-388.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates | 4 | 5-835.a0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | 4 | 5-836.50 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback | 4 | 5-837.a0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 5-83b.31 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 5-83b.55 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 5-896.x4 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen | 4 | 8-607.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 8-718.73 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 4 | 8-836.n6 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 4 | 8-836.n8 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 4 | 8-83b.71 |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 4 | 8-83c.60 |  | 
																			
											| Implantation of self-expanding tubing (microstents) in blood vessels | 4 | 8-844.10 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine | 4 | 8-914.1x |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 4 | 8-925.31 |  | 
																			
											| Invasive procedure to test the function of the nervous system | not specified | 1-203.0 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 1-204.0 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 1-204.x |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) | not specified | 1-208.4 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 1-20c.1 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 1-20c.x |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the brain or meninges through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as X-rays | not specified | 1-401.0 |  | 
																			
											| 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 other organs or tissues with a needle | not specified | 1-493.31 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision | not specified | 1-502.6 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision | not specified | 1-503.4 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.1 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.4 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.5 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.6 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.8 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) | not specified | 1-511.00 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) | not specified | 1-511.01 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision | not specified | 1-513.3 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the nose by endoscopy | not specified | 1-612 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy | not specified | 1-631.x |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the upper digestive tract by endoscopy through an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) | not specified | 1-638.2 |  | 
																			
											| Endoscopy of the brain or spinal cord spinal cord through a stab incision, surgical opening or during an operation | not specified | 1-698.x |  | 
																			
											| Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle | not specified | 1-859.x |  | 
																			
											| Additional information for investigations | not specified | 1-999.1 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the breast | not specified | 3-100.0 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium | not specified | 3-130 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium | not specified | 3-206 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium | not specified | 3-223 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium | not specified | 3-241 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium | not specified | 3-607 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the spinal cord with contrast medium | not specified | 3-60a |  | 
																			
											| Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) | not specified | 3-753.1 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium | not specified | 3-801 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium | not specified | 3-805 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium | not specified | 3-82a |  | 
																			
											| Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast medium | not specified | 3-82x |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis | not specified | 3-991 |  | 
																			
											| Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate | not specified | 3-993 |  | 
																			
											| Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique | not specified | 3-994 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.0x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.11 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.1x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | not specified | 5-011.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | not specified | 5-011.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | not specified | 5-011.a |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.4x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.51 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.7x |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted surgery on the skull, brain or meninges under X-ray guidance | not specified | 5-014.11 |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted surgery on the skull, brain or meninges under X-ray guidance | not specified | 5-014.93 |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted surgery on the skull, brain or meninges under X-ray guidance | not specified | 5-014.95 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.03 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.42 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.10 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.61 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.71 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.75 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 5-022.13 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 5-022.21 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | not specified | 5-023.00 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | not specified | 5-023.11 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | not specified | 5-023.3 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.0 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.4 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.9 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | not specified | 5-026.42 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | not specified | 5-026.43 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.10 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.20 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.21 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.3 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.5 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.6 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.7 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.a2 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges for implantation, replacement or removal of foreign bodies, such as measurement probes or drug pumps | not specified | 5-028.c1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | not specified | 5-029.11 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | not specified | 5-029.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.2 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-030.50 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.51 |  | 
																			
											| 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 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 area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.22 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-031.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.8 |  | 
																			
											| 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 incision into the spinal canal | not specified | 5-033.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-035.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-035.5 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-036.5 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-036.6 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-037.1 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.20 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.40 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.d |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.34 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.35 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.a2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.a5 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.a7 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.d |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.e1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into nerves | not specified | 5-040.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into nerves | not specified | 5-040.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.6 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus immediately after injury | not specified | 5-044.2 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus immediately after injury | not specified | 5-044.8 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing individual fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus immediately after injury | not specified | 5-045.8 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing individual fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-047.0 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing individual fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-047.3 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing individual fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-047.4 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.0 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.1 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.2 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.3 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.8 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-048.x |  | 
																			
											| Suturing of the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-049.9 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing of the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation of the nerve | not specified | 5-049.x |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-04b.8 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve immediately after injury | not specified | 5-050.x |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-052.2 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-052.3 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-052.8 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve, as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-053.1 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transposition of the nerve, as part of a subsequent operation | not specified | 5-053.x |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation and transposition of the nerve | not specified | 5-054.2 |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation and transposition of the nerve | not specified | 5-054.x |  | 
																			
											| Suturing the fibres of a nerve or nerve plexus with transplantation and transposition of the nerve | not specified | 5-055.x |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | not specified | 5-056.6 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | not specified | 5-056.x |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-057.2 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-057.8 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.b |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.cc |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.cd |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.h1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.h2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.x |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the thyroid gland or parathyroid glands | not specified | 5-069.40 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | not specified | 5-075.0 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | not specified | 5-075.2 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | not specified | 5-075.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of the eye socket (orbit) | not specified | 5-160.0 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical removal, destruction or clearance of parts of the eye socket (orbit) or of the lining of the orbit | not specified | 5-164.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal | not specified | 5-185.x |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear | not specified | 5-205.4 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the middle or inner ear | not specified | 5-209.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical treatment of nosebleeds | not specified | 5-210.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose | not specified | 5-212.2 |  | 
																			
											| Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose | not specified | 5-218.10 |  | 
																			
											| Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose | not specified | 5-218.1x |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus | not specified | 5-222.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on several paranasal sinuses | not specified | 5-224.4 |  | 
																			
											| Corrective surgery on the paranasal sinuses | not specified | 5-225.3 |  | 
																			
											| Tooth extraction | not specified | 5-230.3 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening | not specified | 5-312.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea | not specified | 5-313.3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the lungs or bronchi | not specified | 5-339.65 |  | 
																			
											| 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 removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall | not specified | 5-343.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot | not specified | 5-380.54 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot | not specified | 5-380.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot | not specified | 5-380.71 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot | not specified | 5-380.99 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot | not specified | 5-380.9b |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of a blood clot including the adjacent inner wall of an artery | not specified | 5-381.54 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical suture of blood vessels | not specified | 5-388.54 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical closure of blood vessels | not specified | 5-389.54 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical closure of a hole in the blood vessel wall with a skin or synthetic flap | not specified | 5-395.70 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on blood vessels | not specified | 5-399.b1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding | not specified | 5-431.20 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the stomach | not specified | 5-449.d3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of the appendix - appendicectomy | not specified | 5-470.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) | not specified | 5-541.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) | not specified | 5-541.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) | not specified | 5-541.x |  | 
																			
											| Other abdominal operations | not specified | 5-549.5 |  | 
																			
											| Other abdominal operations | not specified | 5-549.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage | not specified | 5-572.1 |  | 
																			
											| Partial or complete removal of bones of the face | not specified | 5-771.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue | not specified | 5-782.1x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates | not specified | 5-786.0 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures | not specified | 5-787.64 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures | not specified | 5-787.gx |  | 
																			
											| Open surgical procedure on a joint | not specified | 5-800.9h |  | 
																			
											| Open surgical procedure on a joint | not specified | 5-800.9x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-830.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-830.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | not specified | 5-831.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates | not specified | 5-835.b0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | not specified | 5-836.30 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | not specified | 5-836.31 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.35 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.37 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.44 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.47 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | not specified | 5-836.51 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback | not specified | 5-837.a2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | not specified | 5-839.a2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | not specified | 5-839.h1 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | not specified | 5-839.h2 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.20 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.32 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.34 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.44 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.56 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.57 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.72 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.74 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.x1 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83w.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83w.1 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83w.20 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83w.21 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-850.b5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-850.h0 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.67 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.92 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.g0 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.g5 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.g6 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles | not specified | 5-856.05 |  | 
																			
											| Removal or transplantation of muscles, tendons or their sheaths with surgical unification of the small blood vessels | not specified | 5-858.46 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae | not specified | 5-859.28 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.04 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.0b |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-892.0x |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.14 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.1b |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.1e |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.25 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.14 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.15 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.16 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.18 |  | 
																			
											| Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-895.46 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.0c |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.0x |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.17 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.1b |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.24 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.x6 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.xa |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.xb |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-900.0a |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.14 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.1a |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.x0 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.x6 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.x7 |  | 
																			
											| Re-operation of a skin graft | not specified | 5-907.34 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to tighten the skin or subcutaneous tissues and remove fatty tissue, apart from the face | not specified | 5-911.2a |  | 
																			
											| Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin | not specified | 5-916.a1 |  | 
																			
											| Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin | not specified | 5-916.ax |  | 
																			
											| Transplantation of a completely separate piece of skin or a skin flap maintaining the blood vessel connections for burns or chemical burns [site of removal] | not specified | 5-924.xb |  | 
																			
											| Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement | not specified | 5-932.10 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-932.21 |  | 
																			
											| Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement | not specified | 5-932.22 |  | 
																			
											| Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement | not specified | 5-932.40 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-932.83 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-932.84 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | not specified | 5-988.0 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | not specified | 5-988.2 |  | 
																			
											| Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) | not specified | 5-995 |  | 
																			
											| Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list | not specified | 6-003.32 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 6-00c.0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid | not specified | 8-151.4 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Specific dressing techniques | not specified | 8-190.20 |  | 
																			
											| Specific dressing techniques | not specified | 8-190.21 |  | 
																			
											| Specific dressing techniques | not specified | 8-190.23 |  | 
																			
											| Specific dressing techniques | not specified | 8-190.40 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-192.0c |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-192.36 |  | 
																			
											| Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates | not specified | 8-201.s |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed | not specified | 8-390.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed | not specified | 8-390.x |  | 
																			
											| Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site | not specified | 8-529.8 |  | 
																			
											| Effects of the nervous system by means of electrical impulses | not specified | 8-631.10 |  | 
																			
											| Effects of the nervous system by means of electrical impulses | not specified | 8-631.5 |  | 
																			
											| Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose | not specified | 8-700.0 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation | not specified | 8-706 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-718.70 |  | 
																			
											| 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.c1 |  | 
																			
											| 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.g0 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | not specified | 8-800.g1 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | not specified | 8-800.g2 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | not specified | 8-800.x |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion | not specified | 8-803.2 |  | 
																			
											| 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.j5 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-810.j9 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.52 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.53 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.54 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.55 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.5a |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.61 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.a0 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-831.01 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-831.03 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-831.04 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.00 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.0p |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.80 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.91 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.k1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.n9 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.nc |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.ng |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.nj |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.nm |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.nv |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.12 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.1x |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.38 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.72 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.73 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.84 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-83b.87 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.9 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.c2 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.n0 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.n1 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.n2 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-83b.s |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-83c.62 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-83c.j7 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-84b.50 |  | 
																			
											| Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic via the respiratory tract | not specified | 8-901 |  | 
																			
											| Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic first into a vein, then via the respiratory tract | not specified | 8-902 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine | not specified | 8-917.13 |  | 
																			
											| Comprehensive pain control for acute pain | not specified | 8-919 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of the brain waves for more than 24 hours | not specified | 8-920 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.03 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.30 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.32 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.40 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 8-980.40 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) | not specified | 8-980.41 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) | not specified | 8-987.12 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98g.12 |  |