Pneumologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 874 1-710
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 463 1-620.00
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 405 8-900
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 396 1-843
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 284 1-711
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 275 8-706
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method 262 1-713
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 253 3-222
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep 218 1-790
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 214 1-791
211 9-984.7
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 202 3-05f
170 9-984.8
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 136 8-930
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 129 1-715
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 126 1-426.3
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 118 3-200
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 111 8-701
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 103 8-716.10
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 100 3-220
99 8-98g.11
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 90 3-225
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 84 3-202
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 83 1-620.01
82 9-984.9
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 76 3-705.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep 75 8-717.0
67 8-98g.10
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 62 8-980.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep 60 8-717.1
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 55 1-632.0
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 53 8-831.0
53 9-984.6
45 9-984.a
44 8-98g.12
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 40 1-430.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 35 1-430.10
Genetic testing for changes (mutations) in cancer 32 1-992.0
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 31 1-712
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 31 3-035
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 30 1-844
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 29 8-716.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 28 1-430.30
27 8-98g.13
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 24 8-152.1
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 21 3-221
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 19 8-800.c0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 18 3-203
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 18 8-980.10
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 16 8-144.0
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 16 8-854.2
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 15 1-275.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 14 1-430.20
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 14 3-802
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 14 8-547.31
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 14 8-700.0
14 8-98g.14
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 12 1-440.a
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 12 3-703.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 11 1-430.0x
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 11 9-320
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus 10 1-714
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 10 8-980.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 9 1-430.3x
Investigation of an allergy by specifically triggering an allergic reaction 9 1-700
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 9 3-052
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 9 3-800
Intestinal lavage 9 8-121
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 8 8-771
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 7 1-650.1
Medical monitoring of an infectious disease 7 1-930.0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 7 8-810.w2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 6 3-820
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 6 8-980.20
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 5 1-207.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 5 1-430.00
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 5 8-390.5
Other resuscitation measures 5 8-779
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 5 8-837.00
Additional information on materials used 5 8-83b.0c
Additional information on materials used 5 8-83b.c6
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 4 1-204.2
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) 4 1-613
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 4 1-650.2
4 8-018.0
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 4 8-700.x
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
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
not specified 1-313.1
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 with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.0
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 1-430.21
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-445
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the kidney, urinary tract or male reproductive organs, with a needle not specified 1-463.0
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
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.1
not specified 1-620.31
not specified 1-620.32
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 oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
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
not specified 1-717.0
Examination of the kidney or of the urinary tract by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-846.0
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
not specified 1-931.0
Genetic testing for changes (mutations) in cancer not specified 1-992.2
not specified 1-995.00
not specified 1-996.05
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
X-rays of the bronchi with contrast medium not specified 3-135
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.4
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.b
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.x
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 5-452.61
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.1
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.f0
Surgical repair of other soft tissue hernias in the abdomen not specified 5-539.1
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
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 5-794.1n
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.kr
Surgical reduction of a dislocated joint not specified 5-79b.0k
Surgical amputation of part of the leg or the whole leg not specified 5-864.5
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0f
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.07
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p6
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p9
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.m3
not specified 6-007.60
not specified 8-018.1
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.8
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.0
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.1
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 lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.d1
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.0
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.8
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.11
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.32
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.3
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
not specified 8-713.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.11
not specified 8-718.70
not specified 8-718.71
not specified 8-718.72
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w5
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
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.2
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.5
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m0
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m1
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m3
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.b6
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.80
Administration of medicines to sedate and eliminate pain not specified 8-903
Monitoring of the brain waves for more than 24 hours not specified 8-920
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 8-980.21
not specified 8-981.21
not specified 9-984.b