Klinik für Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 437 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 302 1-711
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method 302 1-713
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 132 3-990
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 82 1-632.0
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 81 3-035
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 81 8-547.31
74 9-984.7
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 66 8-020.5
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease 65 8-983.1
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 63 1-843
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 54 8-020.4
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 49 1-620.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 41 1-440.9
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] 41 3-034
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 37 8-542.11
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 36 1-715
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 35 3-052
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 33 8-547.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 32 1-650.2
31 9-984.8
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 27 1-206
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 25 8-547.2
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 21 3-05f
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 21 8-547.30
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy 20 1-653
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 19 9-320
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision 17 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 16 1-426.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 16 1-444.6
16 9-984.6
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 15 1-854.7
15 9-984.b
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 14 1-205
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 13 1-620.00
X-rays of the breast 13 3-100.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the kidney, urinary tract or male reproductive organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 12 1-465.0
Additional information on materials used 11 8-83b.c6
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 10 1-275.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 10 1-430.10
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 10 1-650.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 10 5-452.61
Filtration of antibodies from the blood 10 8-821.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 9 1-440.a
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 9 6-001.h8
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 9 8-158.h
Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 9 8-83c.71
Other operations on the intestine 7 5-469.d3
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 7 8-854.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 6 1-442.0
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 6 3-030
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 6 8-158.c
6 8-98g.10
6 9-984.9
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 5 1-207.0
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy 5 1-63b
5 6-009.5
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 5 8-522.91
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 4 1-444.7
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-844
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus 4 3-055.0
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus 4 3-056
Other operations on blood vessels 4 5-399.5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 4 6-001.d2
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures 4 6-005.7
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 4 8-020.x
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-158.7
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 4 8-650
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.5
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.4
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery - electrophysiological investigation not specified 1-265.e
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery - electrophysiological investigation not specified 1-265.f
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Electrical measurement of the heart in looking for the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia - cardiac mapping not specified 1-268.0
Electrical measurement of the heart in looking for the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia - cardiac mapping not specified 1-268.1
Electrical measurement of the heart in looking for the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia - cardiac mapping not specified 1-268.x
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.1
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted via an artery and across the septum of the heart not specified 1-274.3
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.2
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.3
X-ray examination of the heart and the major blood vessels with contrast medium not specified 1-276.x
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.20
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.2x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-445
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.x
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 muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.5
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 nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision not specified 1-513.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision not specified 1-513.9
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 1-610.0
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) not specified 1-613
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the small intestine below the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-636.1
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-640
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-652.3
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.0
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Extensive investigation of hormone function not specified 1-797.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.1
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.0
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.1
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-054
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
X-rays of the urinary bladder with contrast medium not specified 3-13f
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.00
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.0
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 5-022.11
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 5-022.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.11
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.3
Surgical incision into nerves not specified 5-040.8
Switching off part of the autonomic nervous system (sympatholysis) through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as CT not specified 5-04a.2
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.40
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.2
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.0
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.0
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231.02
Corrective surgery on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-241.0
Other operations or other measures on the teeth, gums (gingival) or alveoli not specified 5-249.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.0
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 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.10
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.7
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 or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.60
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.63
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.82
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454.10
Creation of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening (ostomy), as a standalone operation not specified 5-460.00
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.00
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.12
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.f1
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.21
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.b
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.f0
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.46
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.66
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6v
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.2x
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.37
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.47
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4x
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.27
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-811.2h
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.4
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.40
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.43
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.48
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.06
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 5-892.0f
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0g
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.16
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.1b
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0f
Removal of the superficial layers of the skin not specified 5-913.24
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a4
Nature of the graft material not specified 5-930.4
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.h3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.hb
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.he
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.12
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.15
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.b3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.fd
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pc
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.qc
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.te
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.n1
not specified 6-005.p6
not specified 6-00a.a
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.1
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.b
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.k
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.m
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
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
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session not specified 8-528.6
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.3
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.2
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Electrical stimulation of the heart rhythm during an operation not specified 8-643
Treatment by the exchange of the patient-s own blood for a substitute solution not specified 8-820.02
Treatment by the exchange of the patient-s own blood for a substitute solution not specified 8-820.03
Treatment by the exchange of the patient-s own blood for a substitute solution not specified 8-820.09
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia not specified 8-835.33
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia not specified 8-835.35
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia not specified 8-835.8
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia not specified 8-835.h
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0a
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0c
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0q
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0s
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.7c
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.ka
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.bb
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.f2
Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-83c.70
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0a
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0s
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease not specified 8-983.0
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
Use of a system to guide the instruments (navigation system) not specified 8-990
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.02
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.25
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated in groups - group therapy not specified 9-411.05