Innere Medizin/Schwerpunkt Kardiologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 616 1-275.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 408 3-052
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 261 1-710
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 257 8-640.0
Additional information on materials used 252 8-83b.0c
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 245 8-837.00
230 9-984.7
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 226 1-711
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 186 3-222
183 9-984.8
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 158 3-200
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 141 8-837.m0
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 115 1-266.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 107 1-632.0
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 106 8-930
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 99 8-144.2
88 9-984.6
87 8-831.00
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 83 3-225
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit 61 5-934.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 61 8-800.c0
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 60 8-837.m1
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 56 5-377.30
56 9-984.9
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy 55 1-653
Additional information on materials used 55 8-83b.c2
Intestinal lavage 53 8-121
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein 52 1-273.x
Stomach pumping (gastric lavage) 49 8-120
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 45 1-266.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 41 1-650.2
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 41 1-791
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 38 3-800
Additional information on materials used 37 8-83b.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 35 1-440.a
Additional information on materials used 35 8-83b.c6
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 34 1-275.5
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 33 8-837.s0
32 9-984.b
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 31 8-837.01
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) 30 1-279.a
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 29 1-844
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 29 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 26 3-228
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 26 8-837.50
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 25 8-837.m3
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 24 1-712
Operation on the heart valves with the smallest possible incision of the skin and minimal injury to the tissues (minimally invasive) 24 5-35a.41
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 24 5-377.8
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 23 3-202
Ultrasound scanning of the blood vessels after the insertion of an ultrasound probe into the vessels 22 3-05g.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 22 8-152.1
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 18 5-377.1
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 18 8-701
17 5-35b.00
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 16 1-275.2
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 16 3-203
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 16 5-377.71
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit 16 5-934.1
16 8-98f.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 14 1-650.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium 14 3-824.0
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 14 8-771
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people 13 8-550.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 12 1-620.00
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] 12 3-034
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 12 8-837.m4
12 8-98g.11
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 11 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 11 3-820
11 8-831.04
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 10 3-207
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator 10 5-378.b5
Other operations on the intestine 10 5-469.d3
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein 9 1-273.2
9 5-35b.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 9 5-452.61
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 9 8-706
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 9 8-810.x
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 9 8-837.d0
Additional information on materials used 9 8-83b.b6
9 8-98f.10
9 8-98g.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 8 1-444.7
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 8 3-205
Other operations on the intestine 8 5-469.e3
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures 8 6-004.d
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 8 8-152.0
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 8 8-837.m2
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 8 8-854.2
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery 8 8-932
8 9-984.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 7 1-440.9
Comprehensive ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) by attaching the ultrasound transponder to the chest wall (transthoracic) during physical exercise 7 3-031
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 7 3-828
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 7 5-377.41
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 7 5-900.04
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 7 8-148.0
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 7 8-837.m5
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 7 8-987.10
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy 6 1-63b
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 6 1-715
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium 6 3-227
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 6 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 6 3-806
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 6 5-377.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 6 5-452.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 6 5-452.82
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 6 6-002.j0
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 6 6-002.j1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 5 1-620.01
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 5 1-853.2
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 5 3-030
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus 5 3-056
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator 5 5-378.52
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach 5 5-433.52
5 8-98e.0
5 8-98e.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 4 1-480.5
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 4 1-650.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 4 5-210.1
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 4 5-377.j
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator 4 5-378.42
Other operations on blood vessels 4 5-399.5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 4 6-002.j2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-153
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 4 8-500
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 4 8-640.1
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 4 8-716.10
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 4 8-837.m6
Duration of treatment with a cardiac support system 4 8-83a.30
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.c5
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.30
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.1
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein not specified 1-273.5
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.1
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.3
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.6
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.0
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 1-430.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
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 liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pancreas with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-447
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the cervix without surgical incision not specified 1-472.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) via a vein or artery not specified 1-497.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver through a surgical incision not specified 1-551.0
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, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-642
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of the uterus by endoscopy not specified 1-672
Examination of the pericardium by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-842
Examination of the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-053
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-054
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-600
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-601
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
Imaging procedure of the whole body to show abnormal processes by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-70c.10
Imaging procedures for other organs using radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-72x
Imaging procedure to demonstrate bone using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) not specified 3-733.1
not specified 3-754.00
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-801
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
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 spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-824.2
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
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
not specified 5-35a.50
not specified 5-35b.02
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.2
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.31
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.50
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.07
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.41
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.55
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.5b
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.5f
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.5g
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.6e
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.6f
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.72
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.7f
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.b3
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.b4
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.bc
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.c6
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378.ce
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.70
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.2
Other reconstructive operations on the blood vessels not specified 5-397.70
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.50
not specified 5-431.24
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.s3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine not specified 5-451.71
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.63
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.75
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.21
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.11
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.21
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia not specified 5-534.34
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549.5
Dilatation of the ureters during an operation or endoscopy not specified 5-560.3x
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the ovary not specified 5-651.82
Surgical removal of the ovary and the fallopian tube not specified 5-653.22
Surgical removal and destruction of diseased uterine tissue not specified 5-681.33
Surgical removal and destruction of diseased uterine tissue not specified 5-681.50
Surgical destruction of the upper part of the lining of the womb (endometrium) - curettage not specified 5-690.0
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
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2k
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3k
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820.41
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 5-894.0c
not specified 5-896.0g
not specified 5-896.19
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0c
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.2
not specified 5-98c.1
not specified 5-98c.2
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.rd
not specified 6-00a.11
not specified 6-00f.d
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.8
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.c
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.8
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
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
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 an organ in the abdominal cavity for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-146.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into an organ in the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-154.1
not specified 8-192.1d
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.0
Treatment by specific positioning of the patient in bed, e.g. positioning in a sling table or special bed not specified 8-390.x
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.22
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.32
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.0
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.0
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550.2
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an external cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-641
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an implanted cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-642
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose not specified 8-700.0
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716.00
not specified 8-718.74
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.g1
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 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.20
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.80
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m7
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m8
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.46
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) not specified 8-839.48
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.08
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.84
not specified 8-83b.87
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.ax
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c3
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c4
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.p
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.61
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 8-854.72
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98e.1
not specified 8-98e.3
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98f.41
not specified 8-98g.01
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.14
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990