Palliativmedizin

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
188 8-98e.0
154 8-98e.1
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 117 8-522.91
103 9-984.8
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 86 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 82 3-226
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 72 3-222
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 67 3-200
61 9-984.7
61 9-984.9
55 8-98e.2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 43 8-800.c0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 38 1-620.00
38 8-52e
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 34 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 30 3-820
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 28 8-900
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 24 3-203
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 23 8-930
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 22 1-843
21 8-831.00
20 9-984.b
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 19 1-207.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 18 1-632.0
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 18 1-844
17 8-98e.3
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 16 3-221
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium 14 3-13d.6
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 14 8-527.8
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 13 1-710
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 12 3-206
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 12 8-153
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 12 8-528.6
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site 12 8-529.3
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 11 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 11 3-207
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 10 3-220
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 10 3-990
Exchange or removal of a tube (catheter) in the kidney for draining urine through the abdominal wall 10 8-138.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 10 8-152.1
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 10 8-542.11
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 10 8-547.0
10 9-984.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 9 1-430.10
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 9 3-993
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 9 8-933
9 9-984.a
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 8 8-854.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 7 1-481.4
Medical monitoring of an infectious disease 7 1-930.0
Other operations on blood vessels 7 5-399.5
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 7 8-527.0
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 6 1-242
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 6 1-440.a
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 6 1-711
Measurement of the air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, using the helium dilution method 6 1-713
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 6 3-205
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 6 8-144.2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.g0
6 8-98f.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 5 3-802
5 5-549.21
Surgical incision into a kidney, insertion of a tube to drain urine from the kidney, removal of a stone (calculus) through a surgical incision, dilatation of the renal pelvis or removal of a stone by endoscopy 5 5-550.1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 5 8-148.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 5 8-390.0
5 8-523.16
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 5 8-527.1
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 5 8-982.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-426.3
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 4 1-640
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 4 3-05f
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 4 3-705.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 4 3-752.1
Other operations on blood vessels 4 5-399.7
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.90
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) 4 5-995
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.1
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.31
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.2
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.0
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.1
Measurement of urethral width not specified 1-336
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.1
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 with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.6
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 through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.01
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 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 lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the gallbladder or biliary tract through a surgical incision not specified 1-552.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the uterus or cervix through a surgical incision not specified 1-571.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.0
Evaluation of swallowing with the help of a tube-shaped instrument with a camera mounted at the end (endoscope) not specified 1-613
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.1
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-635.1
Examination of the pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-641
Examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-642
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-652.2
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-652.x
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.0
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of the ureter by endoscopy not specified 1-665
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.0
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
Uniform basic assessment in terminal care not specified 1-774
Examination of the pericardium by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-842
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-853.2
Comprehensive examination of blood cancer not specified 1-941.0
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.20
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation not specified 3-035
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 the biliary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13c.1
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-224.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium not specified 3-22x
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-604
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-608
Imaging procedure to show the kidneys by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-706.1
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-722.0
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-722.1
not specified 3-754.10
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.00
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.03
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.3
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.40
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.50
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.0
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.0
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) not specified 5-200.5
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.6
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.7
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.e
not specified 5-431.22
not specified 5-431.24
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
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.s3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451.92
Creation of other artificial bowel openings not specified 5-463.10
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.00
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.10
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.70
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.s3
Surgical incision into the liver not specified 5-500.1
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.41
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.1
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.20
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.c
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.f0
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.m0
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.n0
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.x
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.53
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.g3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.m3
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514.n3
not specified 5-517.03
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy not specified 5-526.1
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy not specified 5-526.b
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy not specified 5-526.e1
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.2
Removal of stones, foreign bodies or collections of blood from the bladder by endoscopy not specified 5-570.4
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the urinary bladder, with access through the urethra not specified 5-573.40
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.mm
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.mn
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.mt
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.mv
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 5-790.4f
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 5-790.4g
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 5-790.5f
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone not specified 5-792.7g
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.2h
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.3f
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.af
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.kh
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.91
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.8
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869.1
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.14
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.24
not specified 5-896.18
not specified 5-896.1b
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.c3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.ha
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 6-002.52
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.92
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p3
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.pa
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r6
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.14
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-004.c
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.a
not specified 6-006.g
not specified 6-007.5
not specified 6-007.60
not specified 6-007.61
not specified 6-007.63
not specified 6-007.j0
not specified 6-007.k5
not specified 6-008.8
not specified 6-008.m6
not specified 6-009.7
not specified 6-009.p6
not specified 6-00a.11
not specified 6-00b.0
not specified 6-00b.2
not specified 6-00b.79
not specified 6-00b.9
not specified 6-00b.f
not specified 6-00c.30
not specified 6-00f.p3
not specified 8-123.00
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.01
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.02
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.12
Other procedure on the kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra not specified 8-139.x
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 chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.3
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.5
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.33
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.41
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.30
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose not specified 8-700.1
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
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, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.f0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j7
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 8-812.60
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.01
not specified 8-831.02
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.74
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.11
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.x
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.3
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.4
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.60
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) not specified 8-931.0
not specified 8-981.32
not specified 8-981.33
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98f.10
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11