Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 227 5-340.0
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 225 1-691.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 222 3-990
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 197 8-930
89 5-98c.1
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 83 3-222
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 77 1-620.0x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 70 1-620.1x
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 67 5-333.1
66 8-98f.0
Other operations on the chest 53 5-349.6
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 52 8-144.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 50 3-202
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 50 5-340.b
Surgical removal of the pleura 49 5-344.40
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis 48 3-991
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 48 9-401.22
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 47 3-820
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 47 8-173.10
Operation using a surgical robot 42 5-987.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 41 1-620.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 40 1-426.3
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 40 1-620.01
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 40 3-05f
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 32 5-322.g1
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 32 5-345.5
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 30 1-843
30 9-984.7
Surgical removal of the pleura 29 5-344.3
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 29 8-831.0
29 9-984.b
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 28 8-706
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 27 8-800.c0
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 26 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 25 3-226
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 24 1-430.10
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 24 5-324.71
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 24 5-340.1
23 9-984.8
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 21 5-333.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 21 8-144.1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 18 8-144.2
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 18 8-701
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 18 9-401.23
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 17 1-430.21
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 17 1-691.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus 15 5-320.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 15 8-914.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 14 1-430.20
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 13 1-632.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 13 5-322.h4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 12 5-342.02
12 9-984.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 11 5-322.h6
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 10 3-200
Use of an imaging procedure during an operation 10 3-992
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 10 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of the pleura 10 5-344.42
Operation using lasers 10 5-985.0
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 9 8-915
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 8 5-323.53
Surgical removal of the pleura 8 5-344.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 8 5-346.c1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 7 1-430.11
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 7 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 7 3-207
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) 7 3-24x
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 7 5-077.4
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 7 5-345.6
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 7 5-892.1a
7 8-98f.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 6 1-440.a
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 6 5-324.b1
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 6 5-346.c2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium 6 5-372.3
Operation using lasers 6 5-985.2
6 5-98c.0
6 9-984.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 5 1-432.01
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.7
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.8
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 5 5-346.c0
Other operations on blood vessels 5 5-399.5
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.20
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 5 8-810.x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.10
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 4 3-220
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi 4 5-339.66
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 4 5-340.d
Operation on the diaphragm 4 5-347.51
Surgical suture of blood vessels 4 5-388.42
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a2
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement 4 5-932.14
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-152.1
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 4 8-173.11
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage 4 8-179.x
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 8-771
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.c1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-812.50
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-812.51
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 4 8-831.5
4 8-98f.11
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
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
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
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 liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the kidney, urinary tract or male reproductive organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-465.0
not specified 1-465.90
not specified 1-465.91
not specified 1-465.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.4
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) not specified 1-613
not specified 1-620.30
not specified 1-620.31
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the small intestine below the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-636.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.0
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
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.2
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 division of nerves of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nerves) not specified 5-043.1
Other operations on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-242.4
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.02
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.6x
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.11
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e8
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h5
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 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.63
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 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b3
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 5-325.08
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.18
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.38
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.58
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.88
Surgical incision into a bronchus not specified 5-330.0
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.x
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.0
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.6
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.01
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.05
not specified 5-339.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.2
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.9
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.2x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.12
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.18
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.1x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.x
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 5-343.1
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 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.3
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.90
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.cx
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.d1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.41
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.50
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.x
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-374.2
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.95
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.96
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.6
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.00
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.70
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.c
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.d
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.8
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.0
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.21
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.52
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.e3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451.1
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.a1
Creation of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening (ostomy), as a standalone operation not specified 5-460.10
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Removal of the appendix during another operation not specified 5-471.0
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue from the anus not specified 5-490.1
Reconstructive operations on the liver not specified 5-505.1
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.41
Surgical repair of a hernial protrusion of the stomach not specified 5-535.34
Surgical repair of a incisional hernia not specified 5-536.46
Surgical incision into the abdominal wall not specified 5-540.1
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.1
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.2x
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.15
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.85
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 5-857.75
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.xa
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 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.1a
not specified 5-896.2a
Other surgical removal of the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-899
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 5-900.1a
Other reconstructive operations on the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-909.xa
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.24
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.41
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.44
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.6
not specified 5-98c.x
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.13
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p8
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pa
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pf
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
Use of a system to collect stools not specified 8-128
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 8-132.2
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 another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.x
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 8-152.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.2
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
not specified 8-192.1a
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.5
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.11
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.0
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.1
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose not specified 8-700.1
not specified 8-713.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.10
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c6
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in the pulmonary artery not specified 8-832.0
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.x
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.72
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
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
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.13
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.25
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.26
not specified 9-984.a