Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 436 8-547.30
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 263 8-506
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 207 5-984
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 178 3-990
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 171 5-215.4
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 164 5-215.1
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 161 8-500
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 158 5-285.0
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 132 1-242
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 116 5-214.6
89 1-611.00
Revision operations 83 5-983
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 79 5-200.4
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 76 5-281.0
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 74 1-610.0
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 73 5-281.5
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 71 5-200.5
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 64 5-221.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 56 1-422.1
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 53 5-224.63
52 9-984.7
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 50 3-222
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium 47 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 45 3-821
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 45 5-281.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 44 5-222.21
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 41 3-200
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 38 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 38 3-226
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 37 5-222.20
36 9-984.8
Operation on the frontal sinuses 33 5-223.5
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 28 3-221
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 27 5-852.g0
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 26 5-262.05
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 26 8-930
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 22 5-280.1
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 22 5-285.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 21 1-610.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 21 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium 21 3-808
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 20 1-620.00
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 19 3-820
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 16 5-210.1
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 16 5-850.00
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 15 1-632.0
Other operations on the outer ear 15 5-189.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision 12 1-420.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 12 1-546
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of soft tissue tumours with quantitative measurement 12 3-036
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 12 5-215.3
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 12 5-850.60
12 8-831.00
12 9-984.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose 11 5-212.6
Other operations on blood vessels 11 5-399.5
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 11 5-892.05
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 10 1-421.1
10 9-984.9
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 9 5-215.5
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening 9 5-312.0
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 9 5-403.00
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 9 8-701
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 9 8-931.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 8 5-181.7
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose 8 5-218.20
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 8 5-280.0
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding 8 5-431.21
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 8 8-547.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 7 1-422.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision 7 1-549.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 7 1-620.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 7 5-181.9
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 7 5-401.00
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 6 1-843
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 6 5-300.2
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea 6 5-313.2
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 6 8-925.00
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 6 8-925.0x
6 9-984.b
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 5 1-421.0
Other surgical removal from the middle or inner ear 5 5-205.0
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 5 5-222.0
Other operations on the mouth 5 5-279.0
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids 5 5-282.0
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 5 5-289.1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c0
5 8-98f.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 4 3-203
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth 4 5-065.1
Surgical incision into the outer ear 4 5-180.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 4 5-181.0
Partial or complete surgical removal of the pinna 4 5-182.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear 4 5-195.92
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process 4 5-203.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 4 5-222.4
Operation on the frontal sinuses 4 5-223.6
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 4 5-250.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 4 5-250.2
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct 4 5-261.3
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region 4 5-270.4
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region 4 5-270.5
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.24
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus 4 8-125.0
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
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 1-275.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.20
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
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 liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the external auditory canal through a surgical incision not specified 1-531
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 lower pharynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-547
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal pharynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-548
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.0
Examination of the nose by endoscopy not specified 1-612
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
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
not specified 1-717.1
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
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 the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium not specified 3-202
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
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 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 spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-828
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.1
Surgical incision into the thyroid gland not specified 5-060.1
Surgical incision into the thyroid gland not specified 5-060.2
Surgical incision into the thyroid gland not specified 5-060.3
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.0
Surgical incision into the tear sac or other tear passages not specified 5-084.01
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.1
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.1
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 5-181.4
Partial or complete surgical removal of the pinna not specified 5-182.3
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.0
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
Reconstructive operations of parts of the pinna not specified 5-186.x
Other reconstructive operations on the outer ear not specified 5-188.3
Other reconstructive operations on the outer ear not specified 5-188.x
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.0
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.c2
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.1
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.2
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.5
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.x
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.0
Reconstructive operations on the middle ear not specified 5-204.3
Reconstructive operations on the middle ear not specified 5-204.x
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 5-205.3
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
Other operations on the middle or inner ear not specified 5-209.x
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.0
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.11
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.21
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.40
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.5
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 reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.0
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 5-218.2x
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.1
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.4
Operation on the frontal sinuses not specified 5-223.3
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.4
Surgical incision into the gums (gingiva) or surgical opening of the alveolar ridge not specified 5-240.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.0
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 5-262.02
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.04
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.40
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.41
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.2
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 5-270.8
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.x
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 5-272.1
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.60
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.x
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.4
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids not specified 5-282.1
Surgical removal or destruction of a lingual tonsil not specified 5-284.0
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 of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.00
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 5-300.1
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.1
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.x
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.1
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 5-313.0
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.3
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.0
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.91
Surgical incision into lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-400
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.x
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 5-403.31
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.71
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical division, removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) bones of the face not specified 5-770.7
Reconstructive operations on the soft tissues of the face not specified 5-778.0
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.10
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.60
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.03
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.33
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.70
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b0
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 5-857.70
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 5-857.90
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.a0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.04
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.14
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.04
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.04
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.14
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.25
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.00
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.x4
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.24
Corrective surgery on the lips or corner of the mouth not specified 5-908.1
Operation to tighten the skin or subcutaneous tissues and remove fatty tissue, apart from the face not specified 5-911.05
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.1
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-004.d
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.4
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.5
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.0
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
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
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
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.31
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g0
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
not specified 8-831.04
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Procedure to detoxify the blood outside the body with forced removal of the poison - haemofiltration not specified 8-853.80
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
not specified 8-98f.10
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98g.10
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
not specified 9-984.a