IM IV: Rheumatologie & Nephrologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 220 3-990
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 151 3-994
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 64 3-222
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 41 3-226
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 40 3-225
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 38 8-547.31
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 34 1-206
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 33 1-632.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 33 1-710
32 9-984.7
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 30 1-854.7
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 30 3-202
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 29 1-711
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 27 1-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 25 3-200
24 9-984.8
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 16 8-547.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 15 1-650.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 14 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 14 3-823
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 13 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium 13 3-826
13 9-984.6
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 10 3-820
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 8 1-440.9
8 9-984.9
8 9-984.b
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 7 1-715
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 6 1-204.2
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 6 3-035
X-rays of the breast 6 3-100.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 6 3-203
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 6 8-547.30
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 6 8-810.w4
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 5 1-650.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 5 1-854.8
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 5 3-828
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 5 8-930
5 8-98g.10
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 4 1-207.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 4 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 4 1-444.7
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-843
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 4 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 4 3-206
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 4 3-800
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 4 6-001.h8
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-158.h
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.6
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 1-275.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.0
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 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 lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
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 skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue with a needle not specified 1-491.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.5
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 1-620.00
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 1-620.0x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.10
not specified 1-620.31
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.0
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.2
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.3
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.6
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-054
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.0
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
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 (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) not specified 3-24x
X-rays of the arteries in the arms with contrast medium not specified 3-606
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate not specified 3-993
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.4
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.30
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.10
not specified 5-431.22
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
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451.92
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 5-452.82
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.56
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.58
Surgical removal of the synovium in the hand not specified 5-845.13
Surgical removal of the synovium in the hand not specified 5-845.14
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.08
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.12
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.16
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.3a
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.0
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.d2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.h3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.h5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.f4
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.f5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.s3
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.m3
not specified 8-018.0
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
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 8-152.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.7
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.k
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.3
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.2
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.1
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.2
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
not specified 8-713.0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w7
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wb
not specified 8-831.00
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.00
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m0
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
not specified 8-981.32
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98f.0
not specified 8-98g.11