Wirbelsäulenzentrum

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 779 3-203
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 618 5-984
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 552 5-931.0
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 535 5-988.3
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 469 3-802
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 398 5-831.0
Other operations on the spine 346 5-839.60
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 330 5-032.00
303 5-83w.20
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 282 5-835.9
239 5-83b.70
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 225 5-033.0
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 214 5-835.b0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 201 5-832.4
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 191 5-830.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 162 3-823
150 5-83b.50
149 5-896.1a
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 144 5-836.50
139 5-83w.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 133 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 124 5-839.61
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 122 5-032.20
Other operations on the spine 122 5-839.5
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles 122 5-856.05
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 119 1-481.4
Other operations on the spine 117 5-839.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 115 5-032.01
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 114 5-832.0
110 9-984.7
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture 102 8-410.1
96 5-83b.51
Other operations on the spine 94 5-839.7
92 9-984.b
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 91 5-900.1a
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 84 5-032.10
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 84 5-850.d5
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 79 5-916.a1
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 74 5-836.40
Other operations on the spine 71 5-839.a0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 67 5-836.31
65 5-83b.54
64 5-83b.52
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 62 5-031.02
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 60 3-200
59 9-984.8
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 58 3-206
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 58 3-900
58 5-83b.71
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 58 8-800.c0
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 51 5-790.0d
51 5-836.34
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 50 5-850.b5
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 45 1-854.5
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 43 5-031.01
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 43 5-832.9
43 9-984.6
42 5-836.35
Other operations on the spine 41 5-839.62
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 38 5-030.32
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 35 5-836.30
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 34 5-832.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 33 5-832.6
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 31 3-225
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 31 5-832.1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 31 8-914.12
29 8-831.00
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 28 3-228
28 5-83b.55
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 27 3-222
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 27 5-032.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 27 5-836.51
27 5-83b.57
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 27 5-916.a0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 25 5-030.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 24 5-032.6
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 24 5-036.8
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 24 5-832.5
24 5-83b.30
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 22 5-83a.02
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 20 9-401.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 19 5-032.21
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 18 5-032.40
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 18 5-83a.2
18 5-83b.56
17 5-836.36
17 5-83b.31
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 16 5-808.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 16 5-836.41
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 15 5-031.00
Other operations on the spine 15 5-839.63
Specific dressing techniques 15 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques 14 8-190.22
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 13 5-030.60
13 8-98f.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 12 3-052
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 12 5-031.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 12 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 12 5-032.30
12 5-836.37
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.a1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 11 5-030.31
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 11 5-030.71
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 10 3-800
10 5-836.38
Specific dressing techniques 10 8-190.23
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 10 9-401.31
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium 9 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium 9 3-808
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 9 5-031.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 9 5-032.22
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 9 5-831.6
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 8 5-030.30
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 8 5-030.40
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 7 1-632.0
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 7 5-033.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 7 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.7
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 7 5-837.00
7 5-83b.72
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 7 8-144.0
7 8-98h.00
7 9-984.9
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 6 3-820
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 6 5-031.10
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.12
6 5-83w.1
Specific dressing techniques 6 8-190.20
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 6 8-803.2
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 5 1-207.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 5 1-650.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 5 3-205
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.5
Other operations on the spine 5 5-839.a2
5 5-83b.20
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900.04
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 5 8-915
5 8-98f.10
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 4 1-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 4 3-202
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 4 3-805
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.62
4 5-836.55
4 5-83b.32
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.c1
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 4 8-810.j5
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.01
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 other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.x
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654.1
Ultrasound of the rectum, with access through the anus not specified 3-058
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels in a limb with contrast medium not specified 3-620
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.1
Imaging procedure of the whole body to show abnormal processes by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-70c.x
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
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
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique not specified 3-994
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.1
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 5-030.50
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.21
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.35
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.8
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.33
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.53
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.64
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.5
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.3x
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.4x
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.6x
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.7x
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.k9
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 simple fracture of a small bone not specified 5-795.k0
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2g
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
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 5-830.7
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.x
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.y
not specified 5-836.39
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.45
not specified 5-836.56
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.90
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.91
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.01
not specified 5-83b.10
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.58
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83b.77
not specified 5-83b.78
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.65
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.d6
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.06
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.15
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0b
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0e
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.15
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.16
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.15
not specified 5-896.1b
not specified 5-896.1d
not specified 5-896.1e
not specified 5-896.1x
not specified 5-896.2a
not specified 5-896.xb
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.07
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1d
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901.0e
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.4e
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a5
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.4
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988.0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pj
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.5
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.5
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture without surgical fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-200.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.0
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
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.c5
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.66
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j6
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.jb
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.w7
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
not specified 8-831.04
not specified 8-831.20
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.9x
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.25
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.n4
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.10
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 not specified 8-930
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) not specified 8-931.0
not specified 8-981.23
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 8-98e.2
not specified 8-98e.3
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98h.01
not specified 8-98h.02
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.10
not specified 9-984.a