Klinik für Neurochirurgie und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 357 3-200
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 271 5-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 137 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 97 3-802
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 93 5-032.00
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 75 5-832.4
Other operations on the spine 73 5-839.60
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 70 3-222
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 68 8-561.1
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 65 5-835.b0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 62 3-820
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 59 5-831.2
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 59 8-930
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 56 5-988.1
54 5-83b.70
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 52 5-033.0
Other operations on the spine 51 5-839.61
Revision operations 49 5-983
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 45 3-225
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 37 5-032.01
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 36 5-010.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 36 5-831.9
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 34 5-010.00
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 33 3-220
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 29 5-032.10
28 8-831.00
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 28 9-320
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 27 5-836.30
Other operations on the spine 27 5-839.5
27 5-83b.50
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 25 3-990
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 25 5-030.70
25 9-984.8
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 24 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 23 3-800
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 23 5-832.0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 20 5-831.0
19 5-896.1a
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 19 8-701
19 8-98f.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 18 5-013.1
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.02
17 9-984.7
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 16 1-620.01
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 16 5-021.0
15 1-717.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 15 5-015.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 15 8-800.c0
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 14 3-205
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 14 3-823
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 14 5-021.4
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 14 5-030.71
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 13 1-204.5
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 13 5-010.03
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 13 5-022.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 13 5-031.01
13 5-83b.71
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 12 5-021.1
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 12 5-831.7
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 11 1-207.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 11 5-015.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 11 5-015.4
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 11 5-036.8
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.0
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 11 5-900.04
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 11 5-916.a1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 10 3-202
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 10 5-013.40
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.6
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 9 1-620.0x
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 9 5-836.51
9 5-83b.31
9 5-83b.51
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 9 8-914.12
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 8 1-206
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 8 1-632.0
Surgical access through the base of the skull 8 5-011.2
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 8 5-033.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-832.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-832.9
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 8 5-836.50
8 8-831.20
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 8 8-931.0
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 7 1-204.2
Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt 7 5-023.10
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt 7 5-024.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 7 5-831.a
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 7 5-835.x
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 7 5-837.00
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.62
7 5-83b.54
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 7 5-916.a0
7 9-984.6
7 9-984.9
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 6 1-205
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 6 3-035
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 6 5-010.01
Surgical access through the base of the skull 6 5-011.x
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 6 5-031.00
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 6 5-035.4
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 6 5-836.31
6 5-83b.52
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.20
6 8-98f.10
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 5 1-204.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 5 1-503.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull 5 1-510.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 5 1-710
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 5 3-900
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 5 5-035.5
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900.0a
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 5 8-144.0
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 5 8-706
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 5 8-925.21
5 8-98f.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the brain or meninges through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as X-rays 4 1-401.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.00
X-rays of the breast 4 3-100.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 4 3-207
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 4 3-705.1
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 4 5-010.04
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 4 5-021.2
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 4 5-022.20
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.02
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 4 5-033.2
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening 4 5-312.0
4 5-836.34
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.a0
4 5-83b.72
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 4 5-894.1a
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.g0
4 8-98f.20
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.01
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.1
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.1
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
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 male reproductive organs through the rectum not specified 1-464.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471.2
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 1-481.0
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 joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.7
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 brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) not specified 1-511.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.x
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.2
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.x
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the uterus by endoscopy not specified 1-672
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Examination of the kidney or of the urinary tract by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-846.3
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.0
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.01
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.1
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
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 of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium not specified 3-22x
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-600
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-601
X-rays of the aortic arch with contrast medium not specified 3-602
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-608
X-rays of the veins in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-610
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.0
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 pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
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
Image fusion from different imaging sources on a computer not specified 3-997
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.02
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.10
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.14
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.x
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.0
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.2
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.x
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.50
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.5x
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.73
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.8
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.21
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.3
Operation on the blood vessels to reduce pressure on a nerve lying in the brain not specified 5-018.2
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.2
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.4
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.60
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.70
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.x
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.3
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.5
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.7
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.x
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 5-022.02
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.0
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.6
Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges not specified 5-025.3
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 5-030.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.32
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.11
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 5-032.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.2
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.9
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.a4
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 5-075.1
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.4
Operation on the optic nerve not specified 5-168.1
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.6
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.70
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.6
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.3
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.00
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.8
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.a
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the side of the midface, especially of the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) or the lateral wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-760.23
Surgical reduction of other comminuted fractures of the midface not specified 5-763.13
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.0
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.3
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.76
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 5-787.1t
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.1b
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.2b
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-791.k8
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-794.k6
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.0b
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.1b
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.k0
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the ankle bone (talus) or heel bone (calcaneus) not specified 5-797.1t
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) not specified 5-808.80
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 5-831.6
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.5
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 5-835.9
not specified 5-836.35
not specified 5-836.55
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.90
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.d0
not specified 5-83b.20
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.24
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.55
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83w.0
Surgical stiffening of the joints of the hand apart from the wrist not specified 5-846.2
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.g8
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.7
not specified 5-86a.00
not specified 5-896.04
not specified 5-896.14
not specified 5-896.1d
not specified 5-896.1e
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
Treatment of multiple injuries that are life-threatening not specified 5-982.0
Treatment of multiple injuries that are life-threatening not specified 5-982.2
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.f2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.kb
not specified 6-006.c
not specified 6-00f.p6
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.6
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
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 brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-151.4
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.31
not specified 8-192.0a
not specified 8-192.1a
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-201.r
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.0
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.3
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.4
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
not specified 8-713.0
not specified 8-718.72
not specified 8-718.73
not specified 8-718.82
not specified 8-718.84
Other resuscitation measures not specified 8-779
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.g1
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 8-810.6p
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j6
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.50
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.54
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.m0
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n4
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system not specified 8-924
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.31
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
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 8-987.12
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.41
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
Patient education not specified 9-500.0
not specified 9-984.a
not specified 9-984.b