Thoraxchirurgie-/Lungenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 325 5-340.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 325 8-144.0
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 197 8-831.0
157 5-98c.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 145 1-620.00
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 135 8-931.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 130 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 129 1-711
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 113 8-910
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 113 8-919
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 99 8-173.10
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 92 5-333.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 68 3-202
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 63 8-144.1
Other operations on the chest 60 5-349.6
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 58 5-340.a
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 50 5-333.1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 47 5-322.g1
Surgical removal of the pleura 44 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura 44 5-344.40
39 9-984.7
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 38 5-324.71
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 35 8-980.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 34 5-344.0
Other operations on the chest 32 5-349.7
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 32 8-800.c0
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 31 8-930
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 29 1-715
27 9-984.8
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 26 5-345.6
25 9-984.b
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 24 3-222
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 24 8-701
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 24 8-706
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 23 3-200
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 23 5-345.5
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 23 5-916.a2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 22 5-322.d1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 18 1-581.4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 17 5-322.h4
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 17 5-340.c
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 15 5-324.b1
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 13 3-225
11 1-620.30
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 11 1-691.0
11 9-984.6
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 10 5-345.2
Operation using a surgical robot 10 5-987.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 10 8-144.2
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 10 8-390.5
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening 9 5-311.0
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 9 8-771
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 9 8-980.10
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) 8 1-613
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 8 1-632.0
8 1-717.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 8 3-207
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 8 3-990
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 8 5-322.e4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 8 5-343.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 7 5-340.d
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 7 8-800.c1
7 9-984.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 6 3-203
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 6 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 6 5-324.31
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 6 5-340.b
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 6 5-343.2
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.20
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 6 8-812.60
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 6 8-980.11
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 5 3-052
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 5 3-823
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.53
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.63
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.7
Surgical removal of the pleura 5 5-344.3
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 5 8-831.5
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery 5 8-932
5 8-98g.10
5 8-98g.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-432.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 4 1-620.10
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-843
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 4 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 4 3-820
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 4 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 4 5-401.70
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding 4 5-431.20
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 4 8-640.0
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 through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
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 lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.11
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 large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-608
X-ray of the veins in a limb with contrast medium (phlebography) and demonstration of the drainage region not specified 3-614
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels in a second limb with contrast medium not specified 3-621
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels with contrast medium not specified 3-62x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Other specific procedure with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not specified 3-84x
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.5
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.4
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.1
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c9
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d3
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.e8
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e9
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g3
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 5-323.41
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 5-323.73
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b4
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 5-325.05
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 5-328.02
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.03
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.08
Surgical incision into the lungs not specified 5-331
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 5-334.8
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.50
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.55
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.60
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.64
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
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 chest wall not specified 5-343.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.13
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.42
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.81
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.91
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c2
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.2
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.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.2
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-374.1
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.20
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.c
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.1
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.8
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.8
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.j1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.11
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.k
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.m0
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-545.0
Surgical opening of the urethra in a man with an open operation (urethrotomy) or creating a connection between the urethra and the perineum for urinary drainage (urethrostomy) not specified 5-580.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.a0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.0
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.b7
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d7
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 5-892.06
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 5-892.0c
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.0d
not specified 5-896.1a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0b
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.16
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1b
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.xa
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.40
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.42
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.43
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.45
not specified 5-932.94
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r6
not specified 8-018.0
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.30
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.4x
Use of a system to collect stools not specified 8-128
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 lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.11
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
not specified 8-192.1a
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.4
not specified 8-718.72
not specified 8-718.74
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
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
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 8-812.62
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.2
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.80
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.9x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.2x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.n0
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.70
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 8-855.73
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.81
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.20
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.21
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.30
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.41
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
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
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 8-98h.01
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.30
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.32
not specified 9-984.a