Orthopädie (incl. Konservative Orthopädie)

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 870 8-020.5
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 820 8-917.13
Extended investigation of pain, with special equipment for monitoring and the possibility of the administration of medicines, as well as uniform follow-up of therapeutic success 717 1-911
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 596 8-650
Optical photo and video-assisted methods for metric shape and surface representation 440 3-310
Interdisciplinary management the musculoskeletal system without surgery 402 8-977
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 234 8-910
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 207 8-020.4
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 196 8-915
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 183 3-900
180 9-984.7
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 170 5-820.00
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 168 3-203
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 167 5-822.g1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 159 8-917.11
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 149 3-802
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 139 5-986.x
105 9-984.8
Investigation of pain with special appliances, e.g. measurement of the pain threshold 104 1-912
80 9-984.6
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 78 8-918.13
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 72 3-206
Interdisciplinary investigation of pain 69 1-910
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 66 5-83a.2
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae 66 5-859.18
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 64 8-917.1x
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 63 8-918.11
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 61 5-820.02
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 58 5-83a.02
Open surgical procedure on a joint 55 5-800.5h
Open surgical procedure on a joint 51 5-800.5g
Open surgical procedure on a joint 50 5-800.6g
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) 47 5-801.0h
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) 44 5-801.0g
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 44 8-918.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 43 8-917.12
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease 41 8-983.1
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 40 3-225
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 39 5-820.41
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 38 3-200
Open surgical procedure on a joint 36 5-800.6h
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 34 5-822.01
Reconstructive operations on a ligament in the knee joint 32 5-803.4
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 31 3-222
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 30 5-829.e
30 9-984.b
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 28 8-914.12
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 23 1-206
Other open joint surgery 21 5-809.0h
Reconstructive operations on a ligament in the knee joint 20 5-803.1
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 20 8-918.01
19 9-984.9
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 17 3-806
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 17 5-784.0d
Open surgical procedure on a joint 17 5-800.8h
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 17 5-829.h
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 16 3-823
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 16 8-020.x
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 15 8-918.00
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 14 8-800.c0
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 13 3-205
Open surgical procedure on a joint 13 5-800.0g
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 12 5-784.0f
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 12 5-83a.01
Operation to tighten the skin or subcutaneous tissues and remove fatty tissue, apart from the face 12 5-911.1e
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 12 8-561.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 11 1-854.7
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles 11 5-856.28
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 10 3-035
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 10 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 9 3-207
Open surgical procedure on a joint 9 5-800.3h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 9 5-820.01
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 9 5-916.a1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 8 3-800
Open surgical procedure on a joint 8 5-800.0h
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 8 5-820.94
Reconstructive operations on the tendons 8 5-854.07
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
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 7 3-228
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 7 5-786.0
Open surgical procedure on a joint 7 5-800.3g
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 7 5-821.2b
Treatment of muscles, ligaments, or the skeletal system by the external application of shock waves 7 8-115.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 7 8-158.h
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system 7 8-916.0x
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 6 5-780.6d
Open surgical procedure on a joint 6 5-800.8g
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) 6 5-801.6
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 6 5-869.1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a0
Treatment of muscles, ligaments, or the skeletal system by the external application of shock waves 6 8-115.2
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 6 8-803.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 6 8-914.00
Interdisciplinary management of rheumatoid disease 6 8-983.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 5 1-208.2
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 5 5-780.6f
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue 5 5-782.4k
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 5 5-784.0k
Operation on bones of the foot 5 5-788.00
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy 5 5-810.1h
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 5 5-823.27
5 5-896.1e
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 5 5-986.y
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.40
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed 5 8-390.x
5 8-831.00
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 4 1-207.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 4 1-632.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-226
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 4 5-780.6h
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 4 5-780.6k
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue 4 5-782.4f
Operation on bones of the foot 4 5-788.40
Operation on bones of the foot 4 5-788.5e
Open surgical procedure on a joint 4 5-800.2h
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 4 5-811.2h
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 4 5-812.5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 4 5-850.b7
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900.1e
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.41
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 4 8-201.g
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 4 8-900
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the cranial nerves outside of the brain 4 8-913
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 4 8-914.11
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 4 8-918.02
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 4 8-918.12
4 8-98g.11
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
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 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
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 oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
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 a joint by endoscopy not specified 1-697.7
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 1-854.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels without contrast medium not specified 3-208
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
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
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.8
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.70
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.10
Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia not specified 5-530.32
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6g
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6j
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6n
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6w
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1d
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1g
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1h
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1k
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1t
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.1x
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.3h
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.3k
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.ad
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.xf
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0e
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0f
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0g
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0h
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.1d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.8g
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.8h
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.xf
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.1
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.2
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.0f
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.1k
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.6f
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.eh
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.ek
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kh
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.kk
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.06
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.0a
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.53
Operation on bones of the foot not specified 5-788.56
not specified 5-78a.1f
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 5-790.0j
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 5-790.5g
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 5-794.07
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 5-794.17
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
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the acetabulum or of the head of the femur and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-799.x
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.4h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.7g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.ag
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.ah
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.xg
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) not specified 5-801.5
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) not specified 5-801.gh
Reconstructive operations on a ligament in the knee joint not specified 5-803.8
Operation on the kneecap (patella) or its ligaments not specified 5-804.4
not specified 5-80a.x
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.0h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.2h
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.4h
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-812.eh
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.22
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.51
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.96
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.0
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.11
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.22
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.25
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.2a
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.40
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.43
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.52
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821.7
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.00
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.02
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.81
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.91
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.h1
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint not specified 5-822.j1
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.0
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.19
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.1b
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.28
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.29
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.7
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint not specified 5-823.ff
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.1
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.6
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.9
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k1
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k2
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k3
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k4
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.00
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.12
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.c8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d8
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851.49
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.48
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.58
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.68
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.98
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.a8
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.18
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.08
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.18
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath not specified 5-855.7a
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.28
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.7
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 5-892.0e
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0f
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.16
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1e
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1f
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.2g
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.3e
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0g
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1e
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.0e
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.4e
not specified 5-896.0x
not specified 5-896.1f
not specified 5-896.1g
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0e
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.7f
not specified 5-931.3
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.75
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.0x
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p7
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.n1
not specified 6-007.60
not specified 6-00a.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.y
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Exchange or removal of a urinary catheter through the abdominal wall not specified 8-133.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158.1
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.g
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.0
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
not specified 8-192.0e
not specified 8-192.1e
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture without surgical fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-200.6
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-201.h
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.1
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c1
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system not specified 8-916.13
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.01
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.03
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.10
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 9-984.a