Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 372 1-620.00
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 318 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 275 1-711
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 207 8-144.0
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 186 8-700.x
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 162 3-222
142 5-98c.1
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 135 5-333.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 126 3-202
Surgical removal of the pleura 110 5-344.40
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 103 3-990
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 86 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 86 3-820
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 86 8-144.1
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 85 3-993
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 73 5-324.71
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 72 1-715
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 72 5-340.b
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 68 1-691.0
68 9-984.7
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 61 5-322.g1
57 9-984.8
Surgical removal of the pleura 51 5-344.3
47 9-984.b
Other operations on the chest 44 5-349.6
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation 42 5-404.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 40 1-432.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 35 1-430.10
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 34 5-345.5
33 9-984.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 29 1-426.3
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 29 1-620.10
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 29 3-05f
25 5-896.0a
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 23 3-703.0
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 22 5-323.53
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 18 3-722.0
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 18 8-930
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 17 3-225
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] 16 5-402.d
16 5-896.1a
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 15 1-691.1
15 5-98c.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 14 1-430.20
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 14 1-632.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 14 5-322.h4
Other operations on the chest 14 5-349.7
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 13 1-712
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 12 1-620.1x
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 12 5-333.0
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 12 9-320
12 9-984.9
11 1-620.30
Surgical removal of the pleura 11 5-344.42
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 10 3-705.0
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 10 5-323.73
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 10 8-800.c0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium 9 3-822
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 9 5-342.03
Removal of a foreign body from the skin without a surgical incision 9 8-102.3
Additional information on materials used 9 8-83b.c5
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 8 3-200
X-rays of the arteries in the chest with contrast medium 8 3-603
Other operations on the larynx or trachea 8 5-319.b
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 8 5-401.70
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 7 1-791
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 7 3-220
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium 7 3-608
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 7 5-077.5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 7 5-322.g2
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs 7 8-173.10
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 7 8-836.98
Additional information on materials used 7 8-83b.2x
Additional information on materials used 7 8-83b.n0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 7 8-914.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 6 1-581.4
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 6 3-724.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 6 3-823
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.x
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a0
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation 5 1-690.0
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 5 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 5 5-324.b1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 5 5-340.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 5 5-343.0
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 5 8-152.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 4 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision 4 1-589.0
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-844
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 4 3-205
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 4 3-228
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 4 5-334.8
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 4 5-340.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 4 5-343.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium 4 5-372.3
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision 4 8-101.x
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
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 4 8-982.1
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 1-275.0
Removal of a tissue sample (biopsy) from hormone-producing organs under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-408.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.2x
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 1-432.02
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 lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.32
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the diaphragm through a surgical incision not specified 1-550
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.3
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 trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.11
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.x
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.x
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Examination of the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
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 abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-604
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.0
X-ray of the veins in a limb with contrast medium (phlebography) and demonstration of the drainage region not specified 3-614
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
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 with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast with contrast medium not specified 3-827
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 4D-analysis not specified 3-991
Use of an imaging procedure during an operation not specified 3-992
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.02
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.14
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.0
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.46
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d3
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e7
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.x
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.51
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.61
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.62
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.61
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.6x
not specified 5-324.72
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.y
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.08
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.15
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.1
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.5
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.0
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.5
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.6
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.7
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.x
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.66
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.6x
not specified 5-339.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.d
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.12
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.13
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.0
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.10
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.41
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.3
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.6
not specified 5-346.82
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.2
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.42
Surgical closure of a hole in the blood vessel wall with a skin or synthetic flap not specified 5-395.42
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433.50
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
not specified 5-452.b1
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.81
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0b
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.2a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.xb
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a2
Revision operations not specified 5-983
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.6
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.y
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.72
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.b4
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r6
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.4x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.50
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.5x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.7
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 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.1
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.2
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Insertion of a tube with two openings into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-704
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.c1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.00
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0q
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.m8
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n1
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n2
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.36
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.3x
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.1q
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
Monitoring of the brain waves for more than 24 hours not specified 8-920
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.3
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.11
not specified 9-984.a