Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Patient education 431 9-500.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 430 3-990
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 429 8-561.1
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 411 8-930
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 393 5-835.9
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 379 8-917.13
Other operations on the spine 375 5-839.5
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 308 3-203
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 295 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 250 5-839.0
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 228 8-803.2
Other operations on the spine 195 5-839.60
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 190 5-031.02
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 175 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 175 3-841
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 170 5-83a.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 143 5-831.2
Other operations on the spine 139 5-839.61
135 5-83b.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 120 5-032.8
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 116 5-032.01
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 112 5-835.b0
110 9-984.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 102 5-032.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 102 5-831.0
102 5-83b.57
102 5-83b.71
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 101 5-836.51
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 99 5-832.4
99 5-896.1a
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 93 8-918.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 90 5-032.10
85 5-83b.51
81 9-984.8
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 80 5-836.50
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 76 5-916.a0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 74 5-836.31
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 74 5-83a.00
Other operations on the spine 73 5-839.62
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 73 8-914.12
72 5-836.38
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 70 5-832.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 70 8-917.11
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 69 5-83a.01
66 5-83b.50
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 65 8-917.1x
Patient education 62 9-500.1
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 61 5-032.11
57 5-83b.58
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 52 5-030.72
52 5-83b.54
51 5-83b.56
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 51 8-800.c0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 50 5-032.40
49 5-836.39
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 49 5-836.40
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 47 5-031.01
47 5-83b.52
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 47 8-925.20
46 5-896.2a
44 5-836.34
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 41 8-925.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 40 5-032.12
Other operations on the spine 39 5-839.63
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 39 5-984
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 38 5-036.8
38 5-83b.55
37 5-836.55
37 5-83w.1
36 5-83b.72
Other means of distracting the ends of the bone in a fracture of the cervical spine 35 8-411
34 5-836.37
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 33 5-835.d0
33 5-836.35
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 33 8-931.0
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) 32 3-24x
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 31 5-031.00
31 9-984.6
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 30 5-832.1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 30 8-917.12
28 5-83b.31
28 5-83b.32
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 27 5-033.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 26 5-030.71
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 25 5-836.30
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 25 5-836.41
Revision operations 25 5-983
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 24 5-030.32
Other operations on the spine 21 5-839.7
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 21 8-914.10
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 20 5-830.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 19 1-481.4
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 19 3-200
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 19 5-900.1a
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 17 5-831.9
16 5-836.36
Other operations on the spine 16 5-839.a0
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 16 5-988.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 15 5-032.30
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 15 5-830.7
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 14 5-031.30
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 13 8-020.4
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 13 8-706
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 12 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 12 3-823
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 12 5-030.70
12 5-83b.34
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 11 3-222
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 11 5-850.b5
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 10 3-900
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.2
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 10 8-020.5
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 10 8-020.x
10 9-984.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 9 5-832.6
Specific dressing techniques 9 8-190.23
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 9 8-561.2
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying 8 1-334.x
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium 8 3-130
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 8 5-031.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 8 5-032.31
8 5-836.56
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 8 5-850.d5
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 7 5-036.6
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.8
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 7 5-837.00
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 7 5-83a.02
7 5-83b.74
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 7 8-650
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 6 1-205
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.6
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 6 5-835.b1
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.21
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 6 8-701
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 6 8-831.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-206
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 5 3-225
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 5 5-030.60
Other complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. with lateral curvature of the spine 5 5-838.e1
5 5-83b.30
5 5-83b.35
5 5-83w.0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 5 5-892.1a
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying 4 1-334.2
X-rays of the urethra with contrast medium 4 3-13g
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 4 3-202
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.41
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 4 5-343.2
4 5-836.44
4 5-836.57
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.10
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.a1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.2
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-159.y
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 8-771
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 4 8-918.02
4 9-984.a
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying not specified 1-334.0
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying not specified 1-334.1
Measurement of urethral pressure not specified 1-335
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the spinal cord with a needle through the skin not specified 1-404.x
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 bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
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 oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.0
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
not specified 1-999.40
Ultrasound of the male reproductive organs with access through the urethra or anus not specified 3-05c.0
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
X-rays of the urinary bladder and the urethra with contrast medium when passing urine (voiding) not specified 3-13e
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
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 pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.41
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.21
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.x
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.21
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.x
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.2
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.3
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.4
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.5
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.5
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.34
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.e2
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.a4
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.9x
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.41
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Surgical incision into diseased tissue in the urethra, with access through the urethra not specified 5-585.1
Other operations on the urethra or the surrounding tissue not specified 5-589.0
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9x
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.1
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.3
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.4
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.5
Other complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. with lateral curvature of the spine not specified 5-838.f1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.d0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.d2
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.11
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
not specified 5-83b.75
not specified 5-83b.x5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.c5
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.95
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.35
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.x5
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.xa
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1x
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.3
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.4
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
not specified 5-988.4
not specified 5-98c.0
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.pb
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.8
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.1
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
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
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 lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.0
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Correction of a skeletal deformity manually or with appliances, with subsequent immobilisation of the affected part of the skeleton, e.g. with plaster cast not specified 8-211
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture not specified 8-410.0
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture not specified 8-410.1
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a fracture of the lumbar spine not specified 8-412
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.30
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.40
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.70
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
not specified 8-718.73
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.61
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.00
not specified 8-831.04
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.2
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.83
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.1x
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system not specified 8-916.12
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system not specified 8-916.1x
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
Interdisciplinary management of paraplegia not specified 8-976.00
Interdisciplinary management of paraplegia not specified 8-976.01
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.11
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.60
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.14
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated individually - individual therapy not specified 9-410.24
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated individually - individual therapy not specified 9-410.25
Specific psychotherapeutic procedure where patients are treated individually - individual therapy not specified 9-410.26