Klinik für Thoraxchirurgie / Fachbereich Operative Medizin I

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 160 8-831.0
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 115 8-930
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 86 8-910
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 79 5-333.1
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 54 9-401.23
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 49 3-222
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 43 8-144.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 38 1-620.00
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 37 1-710
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 37 5-340.b
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 33 3-752.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 32 8-173.10
Surgical removal of the pleura 30 5-344.40
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 29 1-711
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 28 5-324.71
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 25 3-820
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 24 8-800.c0
23 8-98f.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 22 5-344.42
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 22 8-522.91
Surgical removal of the pleura 21 5-344.3
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 19 8-144.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 16 1-620.01
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 16 5-322.g1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 16 5-916.a2
16 9-984.7
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 15 3-05f
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 14 8-831.5
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 13 1-632.0
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 13 1-712
13 5-98c.1
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 12 3-225
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 12 5-786.k
11 8-713.0
11 8-98f.10
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 10 5-345.5
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 10 8-706
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 10 9-401.25
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 9 1-620.0x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 9 1-620.1x
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 9 8-701
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 8 1-430.20
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 8 1-620.10
8 1-620.3x
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 8 3-703.0
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 8 3-722.0
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage 8 8-179.x
8 9-984.b
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 7 1-426.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 7 1-430.30
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 7 1-843
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 7 5-322.h4
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 7 5-323.53
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 7 5-346.c2
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 7 8-771
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 7 8-915
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 7 9-401.26
7 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 6 3-202
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 6 3-703.2
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 6 3-722.2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.x
Other operations on the chest 6 5-349.6
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 6 8-640.0
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 6 8-812.61
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 6 8-931.0
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 6 9-320
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 5 5-333.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 5 5-342.03
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 5 8-528.6
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 5 8-528.9
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site 5 8-529.3
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 5 8-812.60
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis 5 8-855.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 4 1-430.10
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 4 1-691.0
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 4 1-715
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 4 3-200
Use of an imaging procedure during an operation 4 3-992
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.52
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900.1a
4 9-984.8
Measurement of hearing - audiometry not specified 1-242
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.1
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 1-430.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.12
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
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.x
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 liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.4
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.1
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.11
not specified 1-620.30
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the urethra by endoscopy not specified 1-660
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation not specified 1-690.0
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Assessment of a mental illness or of the relationship between mental and physical problems not specified 1-900.0
Assessment of a mental illness or of the relationship between mental and physical problems not specified 1-900.1
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of other organs with contrast medium not specified 3-13x
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
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
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis not specified 3-990
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data not specified 3-996
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.02
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.7
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) not specified 5-200.5
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.3
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.41
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.42
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.51
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.72
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.73
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.91
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.81
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.1
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.01
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.xx
Other surgical removal of the lungs or bronchus not specified 5-329
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.8
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.53
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.61
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.66
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.0
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 5-343.4
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.2
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.43
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.5
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.4
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.61
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.b
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.d0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.d1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.2
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.70
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.1
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.1
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.7
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.1
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
Creation of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening (ostomy), as a standalone operation not specified 5-460.10
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Operation on the foreskin of the penis not specified 5-640.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.10
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.20
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-791.kx
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.83
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.1
not specified 5-83b.55
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.45
Reconstructive operations by moving flaps of the body-s own skin or fat, which are fixed to the muscles or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-857.85
Reconstructive operations by moving flaps of the body-s own skin or fat, which are fixed to the muscles or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-857.95
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a1
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances not specified 5-931.0
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
not specified 5-98c.0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.51
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.55
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p9
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pe
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r2
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
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.3x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.4x
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 8-132.2
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
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 washing out (irrigating) the ear not specified 8-171.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.11
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.x
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.3
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 8-190.31
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.40
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.1
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.1
not specified 8-718.72
not specified 8-718.73
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.c2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j4
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 8-812.62
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.63
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
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.61
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.71
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.72
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.73
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.81
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
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 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98f.40
not specified 8-98f.50
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 9-984.9
not specified 9-984.a