Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
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 536 8-930
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 489 5-835.9
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 437 3-990
Patient education 416 9-500.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 323 8-917.13
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 318 3-203
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 309 8-561.1
Other operations on the spine 306 5-839.5
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 296 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 243 5-839.60
Other operations on the spine 238 5-839.0
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 222 8-803.2
204 5-83b.70
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 181 5-031.02
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 180 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 180 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) 174 5-83a.2
162 5-896.1a
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 152 5-831.2
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 145 5-032.01
Other operations on the spine 142 5-839.61
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 132 5-032.8
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 132 8-918.12
130 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 129 5-831.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 127 5-032.00
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 122 5-83a.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 121 5-836.50
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 118 5-032.10
110 5-83b.51
109 5-83b.50
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 108 5-835.b0
105 5-83b.71
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 105 8-917.1x
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 103 5-916.a0
100 5-83b.57
85 9-984.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 84 5-832.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 84 5-836.51
Patient education 84 9-500.1
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 81 5-836.31
79 5-836.38
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 75 5-836.40
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 71 8-914.12
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 68 5-835.d0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 66 5-832.4
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 64 8-800.c0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 60 5-032.11
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.00
58 5-83b.52
56 5-83b.58
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 55 5-032.40
Other operations on the spine 54 5-839.62
54 5-83b.54
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 53 8-931.0
52 5-836.39
52 9-984.6
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 50 5-030.72
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 50 8-925.20
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 49 8-925.00
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 46 5-036.8
45 5-836.35
44 5-836.34
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 41 5-031.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 39 5-836.30
39 5-83b.55
38 5-896.2a
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 36 5-031.00
36 5-83w.1
Revision operations 35 5-983
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 34 5-032.30
33 5-83b.56
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 32 5-032.6
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 32 5-836.41
Other operations on the spine 30 5-839.63
Other means of distracting the ends of the bone in a fracture of the cervical spine 30 8-411
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 29 5-032.12
28 5-83b.32
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 28 8-917.11
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 27 5-030.71
26 5-83b.31
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 26 5-900.1a
25 5-83b.72
24 5-836.55
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 23 5-033.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 22 5-030.70
22 5-836.37
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 22 5-988.0
21 5-83b.30
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 21 8-917.12
20 5-836.36
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 19 1-481.4
19 5-83b.34
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 19 8-020.x
Specific dressing techniques 19 8-190.21
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 18 5-984
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 17 5-030.32
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 17 5-832.1
Other special procedure with the help of computed tomography (CT) 16 3-24x
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 16 5-83a.02
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 16 8-914.10
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 15 3-823
14 5-836.56
14 9-984.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 13 5-032.31
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 13 5-832.5
13 5-83b.74
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.a0
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 11 5-850.b5
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 10 3-222
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 10 5-837.00
Treatment with electrical currents, usually directly through the skin 10 8-650
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 10 8-706
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 9 3-200
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 9 5-036.6
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 9 8-020.5
Specific dressing techniques 9 8-190.23
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 8 3-225
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 8 5-030.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 8 5-032.41
Other operations on the spine 8 5-839.a1
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.20
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 7 5-831.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.9
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.7
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 7 5-850.d5
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 6 1-205
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 6 8-701
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 5 1-632.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 5 3-800
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-830.0
5 5-83w.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 5 8-144.2
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 5 8-159.x
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques 5 8-190.22
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 5 8-918.02
Clinical examination under general anaesthetic 4 1-100
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying 4 1-334.2
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 4 1-791
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 4 3-202
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 4 3-900
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.20
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall 4 5-346.a4
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-830.4
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-835.b1
Other complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. with lateral curvature of the spine 4 5-838.e1
4 5-83b.x1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-812.60
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain 4 8-918.10
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying not specified 1-334.1
Investigation of urinary flow and bladder emptying not specified 1-334.x
Measurement of urethral pressure not specified 1-335
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 1-444.7
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 1-620.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.x
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-130
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
X-rays of the urinary bladder with contrast medium not specified 3-13f
X-rays of the urethra with contrast medium not specified 3-13g
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 pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
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 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 neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
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
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 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.x
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.12
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 5-032.42
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.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
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.a3
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.x
not specified 5-431.22
Reconstructive operations on the liver not specified 5-505.0
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549.5
Removal of stones, foreign bodies or collections of blood from the bladder by endoscopy not specified 5-570.4
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the urinary bladder, with access through the urethra not specified 5-573.40
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.2x
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2d
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.05
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.08
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 5-830.5
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.x
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.6
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.x
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.57
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.4
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.a2
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.d0
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
not specified 5-83b.20
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.27
not specified 5-83b.28
not specified 5-83b.35
not specified 5-83b.42
not specified 5-83b.75
not specified 5-83b.x0
not specified 5-83b.x2
not specified 5-83b.x4
not specified 5-83b.x6
not specified 5-83b.x7
not specified 5-83b.x8
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.c5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.h5
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853.00
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.35
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865.7
not specified 5-86a.3
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.y
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.1
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.3
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.pe
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pk
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.8
Administration of medicines by medicine pumps into the cerebrospinal fluid system not specified 8-011.2
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.4
not specified 8-123.00
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
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 irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.41
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.5
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.x
not specified 8-192.1x
not specified 8-192.x0
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 8-559.40
Interdisciplinary or other type of early postoperative treatment and rehabilitation (early rehabilitation) not specified 8-559.80
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.2
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Artificial ventilation of children and adolescents not specified 8-712.0
not specified 8-713.0
not specified 8-718.70
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.c3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c4
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion not specified 8-803.0
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j4
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.x
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.y
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.71
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.78
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic first into a vein, then via the respiratory tract not specified 8-902
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.10
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain not specified 8-918.00
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain not specified 8-918.01
Interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic pain not specified 8-918.14
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.00
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 8-98g.10
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
not specified 9-984.a