Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 274 5-214.6
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 261 5-215.4
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 189 3-994
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 146 5-215.00
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 122 3-221
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 81 5-224.63
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 78 5-221.1
77 1-611.00
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 76 8-547.30
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 73 1-242
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 70 1-610.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 65 5-281.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 55 3-990
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 50 5-281.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 47 5-222.0
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 44 3-222
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 41 3-200
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 41 5-280.0
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 40 1-610.0
Revision operations 40 5-983
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 39 5-262.04
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 37 5-215.1
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 32 1-630.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 32 5-222.20
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 30 5-215.3
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 30 5-852.g0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) 23 5-194.0
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 21 5-401.00
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 20 5-281.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 19 1-421.1
19 5-209.10
Operation using lasers 19 5-985.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 18 5-222.21
18 9-984.8
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 17 3-225
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 17 3-821
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 17 8-500
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 16 3-820
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 16 5-300.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 15 1-422.1
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 15 5-289.1
15 8-98g.10
14 9-984.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 12 1-422.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 12 1-546
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower pharynx through a surgical incision 12 1-547
Surgical reduction of a broken nose 12 5-216.0
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 12 5-218.20
11 9-984.6
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 10 5-200.5
9 1-611.0x
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 9 1-632.0
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 9 5-262.05
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 9 5-262.40
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) 9 5-294.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 8 1-421.0
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth 8 5-065.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 8 5-181.9
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 8 5-200.4
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 8 5-205.0
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 8 5-218.21
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) 8 5-292.0
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 8 8-930
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 7 3-800
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 7 5-195.92
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct 7 5-261.3
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 6 3-226
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 6 5-202.5
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 6 5-272.1
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea 6 5-313.2
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 6 8-547.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision 5 1-420.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 5 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal pharynx through a surgical incision 5 1-548
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 5 1-710
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal 5 5-185.0
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 5 5-202.2
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 5 5-250.32
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 5 5-281.2
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding 5 5-431.20
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 5 5-894.15
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 5 8-506
5 8-98g.11
Patient education 5 9-500.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 4 1-422.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision 4 1-549.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium 4 3-808
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 4 3-993
Surgical implantation of a stirrup (stapedial) prosthesis 4 5-197.2
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 4 5-202.x
Surgical incision into the nose 4 5-211.0
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 4 5-221.6
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 4 5-250.2
Surgical removal of part of the tongue 4 5-251.00
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.30
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.31
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 pinna of the ear without surgical incision not specified 1-410
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
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 skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-537
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other parts of the nose through a surgical incision not specified 1-539
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of a salivary gland or salivary duct through a surgical incision not specified 1-542
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs in the neck through a surgical incision not specified 1-583
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.0
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 1-620.10
not specified 1-620.30
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 upper digestive tract by endoscopy through an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-638.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the submandibular and parotid salivary glands by endoscopy not specified 1-683
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation not specified 1-690.1
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation not specified 3-035
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 lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of unnatural connections between organs or with the surface of the body (fistulas) with contrast medium not specified 3-13m
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
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
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
Other specific procedure with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not specified 3-84x
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.41
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.4
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.0
Operation on the corner of the eye or eyelid crease not specified 5-092.3
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.7
Partial or complete surgical removal of the pinna not specified 5-182.3
Wound care of the outer ear not specified 5-183.0
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.2
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.x
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.90
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.91
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.a0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.c0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.c2
Removal of a grommet from the Eustachian tube not specified 5-201
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.0
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.1
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.0
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.1
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.1
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear not specified 5-205.4
Other operations on the middle or inner ear not specified 5-209.4
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.1
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.20
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.21
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.3
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.40
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.41
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.2
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.0
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.5
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.7x
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.0x
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.x
Surgical reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.0
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.2
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.00
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.10
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.11
Incision into the paranasal sinuses for rinsing and drainage of secretions not specified 5-220.3
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.0
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.7
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.4
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.x
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.0
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.5
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.6x
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.x
Other operations on the paranasal sinuses not specified 5-229
Other operations or other measures on the teeth, gums (gingival) or alveoli not specified 5-249.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.30
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.0x
Surgical incision or opening of a salivary gland or a salivary duct, e.g. to remove a salivary stone (calculus) not specified 5-260.0
Surgical incision or opening of a salivary gland or a salivary duct, e.g. to remove a salivary stone (calculus) not specified 5-260.21
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.0
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.1
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.4
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.5
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.15
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.41
Reconstructive operations on a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-263.10
Other operations on the salivary gland or salivary duct not specified 5-269.20
Other operations on the salivary gland or salivary duct not specified 5-269.21
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.3
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.4
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.5
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.8
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.9
Surgical incision into the hard or soft palate not specified 5-271.0
Surgical incision into the hard or soft palate not specified 5-271.2
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.0
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.62
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.2
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.3
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.4
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.5
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.6
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.x
Surgical removal of the floor of the mouth with reconstruction not specified 5-277.x0
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279.0
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat not specified 5-280.1
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids not specified 5-282.0
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) not specified 5-285.0
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.4
Operation on usually fluid-filled cavities in the neck, which have not completely closed since birth (remnants of the branchial cleft) not specified 5-291.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.30
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.31
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.00
Complete surgical removal of the pharynx not specified 5-296.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.31
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.1
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.5
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.x
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.1
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.3
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.9
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.00
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.01
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.02
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.03
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.10
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.x
Other operations on the lymphatic system not specified 5-408.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.8
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.b3
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the centre of the midface, especially of the upper jaw (maxilla) or the medial wall of the eye socket (orbit) or the bones of the nose not specified 5-761.13
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.0
Surgical division, removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) bones of the face not specified 5-770.2
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
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 5-790.66
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.e0
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 5-857.80
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.15
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.05
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.14
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1x
not specified 5-896.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.05
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.15
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.24
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.14
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.44
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.74
Re-operation of a skin graft not specified 5-907.34
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.2
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.0x
Use of shaver technology for soft tissue and bone removal during surgery to the nose, paranasal sinuses and facial skull bones not specified 5-98f
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
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.x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.2
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.5
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.x
Destruction of stones in other organs by the external application of shock waves not specified 8-112.1
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
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
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear not specified 8-171.0
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.5
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin not specified 8-650
High pressure (hyperbaric) oxygen administration - HBO not specified 8-721.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c0
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0x
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.21
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98f.0
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 9-984.9
not specified 9-999.01