Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 419 3-802
Other operations on the spine 414 5-839.60
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 406 5-984
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 386 5-831.0
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data 376 3-996
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 371 5-835.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 353 5-032.00
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 334 3-823
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 279 3-990
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 278 5-032.10
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 244 3-203
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 244 5-832.4
237 5-83b.70
157 5-83b.50
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 153 3-900
Other operations on the spine 150 5-839.61
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 143 5-831.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 143 5-832.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 137 5-032.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 131 5-836.40
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 104 5-836.50
Other operations on the spine 100 5-839.0
92 5-83b.71
91 5-83b.51
78 9-984.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 75 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 71 5-032.02
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 71 5-836.51
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 70 5-835.d0
70 5-83w.0
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 66 8-925.01
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 64 8-800.c0
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 62 5-031.02
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 60 5-030.70
58 5-83b.52
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 55 3-200
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 53 3-225
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 51 3-994
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 49 5-036.8
Other operations on the spine 46 5-839.62
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 45 5-030.71
43 9-984.b
Other operations on the spine 42 5-839.91
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 41 1-480.4
Other operations on the spine 40 5-839.5
40 9-984.8
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 38 5-836.41
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 36 5-039.x
Other operations on the spine 36 5-839.a0
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 35 3-222
34 9-984.6
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 33 8-914.12
32 5-83b.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 30 5-031.01
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 29 5-030.72
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 29 5-832.1
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 28 5-031.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 28 5-032.6
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium 25 3-22x
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 25 5-837.00
25 5-83b.20
25 5-83b.54
25 5-83b.57
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 24 5-830.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 23 5-032.40
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 22 3-206
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 22 5-030.32
22 5-836.55
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 21 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 20 3-223
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 20 5-931.2
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage 20 8-179.x
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 19 3-221
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 19 5-900.1a
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 18 8-831.0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 17 5-835.c0
17 5-836.34
Other operations on the spine 17 5-839.h0
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 17 8-930
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 16 5-032.12
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 16 5-035.2
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 16 8-925.21
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 15 5-033.3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 15 5-831.6
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 15 5-835.b0
Other operations on the spine 15 5-839.93
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 15 8-803.2
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without contrast medium 14 3-80x
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 14 5-836.31
14 5-836.38
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 13 3-205
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 13 5-869.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 12 3-820
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 12 5-033.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 12 5-343.2
12 5-836.44
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.92
12 5-83b.55
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 11 5-030.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 11 5-031.30
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 11 5-033.2
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 11 5-836.30
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.a1
Specific dressing techniques 11 8-190.40
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 11 8-854.2
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 10 1-620.0x
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast medium 10 3-82x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.8
10 5-836.35
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 10 8-900
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 9 1-206
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 9 1-208.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 9 1-266.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 9 3-202
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 9 3-82a
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 9 5-835.a0
9 5-896.1a
9 9-984.9
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 8 3-800
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 8 5-032.30
8 5-836.37
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 8 8-812.51
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 7 1-632.0
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function 7 5-056.x
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 7 8-810.j5
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 6 1-205
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium 6 3-601
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 6 3-805
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.61
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 6 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.2
Other operations on the spine 6 5-839.90
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 6 8-390.x
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 6 8-522.90
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 6 8-914.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 6 8-917.1x
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.62
5 5-836.56
5 5-83b.30
5 5-83b.56
5 5-83b.x0
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900.04
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.g1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 5 8-812.50
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 5 8-836.mf
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 4 1-710
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium 4 3-137
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.31
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 4 5-794.k6
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-832.x
4 5-83b.58
4 5-83b.74
4 5-83b.x1
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 4 5-931.0
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.41
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-810.j7
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.36
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.3x
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 4 8-910
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 4 8-987.10
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.4
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 respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
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 1-430.20
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.2x
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 muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491.4
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 bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.x
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Interdisciplinary care and screening examination of elderly people not specified 1-770
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-130
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
Imaging procedure to show the heart by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-721.21
Imaging procedure to demonstrate the heart using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) not specified 3-731
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-753.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.60
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
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 5-032.41
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.42
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.0
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.1
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
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 nerves or nerve ganglions not specified 5-059.a0
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.5
Other operations on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-242.4
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-294.0
Surgical removal of a blood clot including the adjacent inner wall of an artery not specified 5-381.02
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.98
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4b
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4h
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4k
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6h
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6k
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6m
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6v
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0d
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.b6
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.9n
not specified 5-78a.06
not specified 5-78a.k6
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 5-790.6n
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.k0
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 5-794.0r
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.kn
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 compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.10
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.k0
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) not specified 5-801.hh
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.7
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.9
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.2
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 5-832.7
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.x
not specified 5-836.39
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.01
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.4
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.h1
not specified 5-83b.27
not specified 5-83b.31
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.40
not specified 5-83b.x2
not specified 5-83b.x5
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.41
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840.c4
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841.14
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841.71
Other operations on the hand not specified 5-849.5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.05
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b5
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.28
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.2
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.04
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.27
not specified 5-896.2a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.x4
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a1
Treatment of multiple injuries that are life-threatening not specified 5-982.0
Revision operations not specified 5-983
not specified 5-98c.x
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p8
not specified 6-006.03
not specified 6-007.5
not specified 6-007.62
not specified 6-008.j
not specified 6-009.7
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.5
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
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
not specified 8-137.20
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
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.x
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 of a joint by irrigation not specified 8-178.h
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.42
not specified 8-192.0f
not specified 8-192.0g
not specified 8-192.1a
not specified 8-192.1d
not specified 8-192.1f
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 of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.91
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.2
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.8
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
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.8
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.31
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
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.e8
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j6
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j9
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.jb
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 8-812.53
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.5
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.kf
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.kx
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.mx
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n2
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n4
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n5
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n7
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.1x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.31
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.50
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.70
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c5
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.e1
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Insertion of non-drug eluting tubing (stent graft) with covered mesh in blood vessels not specified 8-842.0q
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.3
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98e.2
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98h.02
not specified 8-98h.03