Allgemeine Chirurgie

Out-patient operations

Service Number of cases OPS number Info
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 556 1-632.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 448 1-650.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 442 1-440.a
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 181 1-650.1
Comprehensive ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) by attaching the ultrasound transponder to the chest wall (transthoracic) during physical exercise 163 3-031
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 137 1-710
Examination to detect a metabolic disorder, in which a specific substance (e.g. glucose) is given 74 1-760
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 71 1-712
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 46 1-266.0
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 42 5-812.5
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 28 5-385.70
Examination of a joint by endoscopy 24 1-697.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 21 1-444.7
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 15 1-715
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 11 1-440.9
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 11 5-787.1r
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 9 5-787.3r
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 8 1-650.0
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 7 5-385.4
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 6 1-266.1
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 6 5-385.80
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 6 1-444.6
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy 6 1-651
Other operations on the intestine 6 5-469.d3
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 5 5-385.b
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 5 5-811.0h
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 5 5-787.x0
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 5 5-787.1k
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae 5 5-859.12
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy 4 1-631.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 4 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 4 3-802
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 4 5-385.82
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 4 5-790.2b
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.eh
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.y
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-200
Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia not specified 5-530.33
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.60
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.96
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.1
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy not specified 1-655
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489.d
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 5-790.16
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia not specified 5-530.31
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
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 5-790.1c
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xr
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 not specified 8-930
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.60
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 5-790.1b
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.k0
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.31
not specified 5-83b.50
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.4
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.3g
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.21
not specified 5-83b.51
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.52
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851.12
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.a
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.ga
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.k6
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kv
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.57
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 5-790.2c
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9r
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.1
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xn
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xx
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.50
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.51
Reconstructive operations on the rectum not specified 5-486.3
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium not specified 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.52
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue from the anus not specified 5-490.1
Surgical treatment of abnormal passages in the region of the anus (anal fistula) not specified 5-491.0
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.g2
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.30
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.gb
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
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.03
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.36
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.g0
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.k4
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.k6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.3
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.9h
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments in the knee joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-813.4
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841.15
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.4h
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.27
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.2j
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kr
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.0n
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841.14
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-222
not specified 9-984.8
Measurement of the reaction of the respiratory tract to a stimulus not specified 1-714
Corrective surgery on protruding ears not specified 5-184.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.63
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
not specified 9-984.6
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.01
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.09
not specified 8-98g.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.7
not specified 9-984.a
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
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
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.72
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.74
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.0
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.07
not specified 5-493.20
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-225
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.2
Resection and replacement of (parts of) blood vessels not specified 5-383.72
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.03
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.0
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg not specified 5-385.d0
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the abdominal cavity not specified 5-543.x
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.16