Abt. für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 369 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 197 3-802
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 188 5-832.4
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 166 5-984
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 142 5-835.9
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 141 5-832.0
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 134 5-783.2x
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 124 5-033.0
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 123 5-931.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 120 5-032.02
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 114 5-832.9
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 105 5-830.7
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 87 5-830.0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 83 5-831.2
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal 73 5-037.1
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 70 5-835.a0
Revision operations 69 5-983
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 67 5-032.01
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 66 5-830.2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 64 5-830.4
64 5-83b.50
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 63 5-032.00
61 5-83b.70
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 60 5-032.22
Other operations on the spine 59 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine 57 5-839.60
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 56 5-836.40
Other operations on the spine 54 5-839.61
Other operations on the spine 51 5-839.7
51 5-83w.20
51 8-831.00
51 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 49 5-832.1
Other operations on the spine 48 5-839.0
Other operations on the spine 46 5-839.62
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 45 8-800.c0
43 9-984.8
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal 42 5-037.0
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 42 5-869.1
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 41 5-031.02
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 41 5-832.5
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 41 8-930
40 5-83b.51
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 38 5-032.12
37 9-984.b
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 36 5-831.9
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 35 8-980.0
Other operations on the spine 34 5-839.5
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 33 3-225
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 33 5-832.6
32 5-83b.71
30 5-83b.57
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 29 3-206
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 29 5-835.b0
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 28 5-036.8
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 28 5-830.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 27 5-832.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 26 1-503.4
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 26 3-823
26 5-83b.52
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 25 3-222
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 24 3-200
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 24 5-030.72
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 21 5-030.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 20 5-032.21
20 5-83b.54
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 19 5-030.42
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 18 3-202
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 18 5-831.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 18 5-836.41
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 18 5-836.51
Treatment of a joint by irrigation 18 8-178.t
17 5-83w.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 16 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 16 1-711
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 16 5-830.5
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 15 5-832.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 15 5-836.30
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 15 5-836.31
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 14 1-632.0
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 14 5-033.1
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 14 5-036.6
14 5-836.38
Other operations on the spine 14 5-839.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 14 8-917.03
14 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 13 3-207
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 13 3-806
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 13 5-031.01
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 13 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 13 5-032.20
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 13 5-783.xx
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 13 5-836.50
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges 12 5-034.0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 12 5-831.6
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 12 5-916.a1
12 9-984.9
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 11 5-035.3
11 5-83b.56
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 10 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 10 5-031.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.40
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.0
Other operations on the spine 10 5-839.a0
10 5-83b.31
10 5-83b.55
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 10 8-803.2
9 5-836.44
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 9 5-837.00
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 8 5-831.3
8 5-836.34
8 5-836.36
Other operations on the spine 8 5-839.90
8 5-83b.72
8 5-896.1a
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 7 5-030.70
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 7 5-030.71
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.12
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 7 5-035.2
7 5-836.35
7 8-831.01
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 6 3-228
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.10
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 6 5-808.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.2
6 5-83b.58
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 6 8-701
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 6 8-925.21
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-805
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.2
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 5 5-039.e1
5 5-836.37
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 5 5-83a.02
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 5 5-916.a5
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 5 8-800.c1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-481.4
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 4 3-205
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-221
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.10
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.41
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 4 5-035.5
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.91
4 5-83b.30
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a2
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 4 8-980.10
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
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 upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.a
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 bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.5
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 joints or bursae with a needle not specified 1-483.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.3
not specified 1-620.31
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.0
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.5
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.7
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.0
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-055.1
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-130
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium not specified 3-20x
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-224.30
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
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 musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-826
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.1
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 5-030.52
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.11
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.6
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.7
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.8
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.9
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.30
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 5-032.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.42
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.a
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.3
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.3
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.4
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.2
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.5
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.x
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.21
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 5-039.35
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.36
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.a3
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.d
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.n1
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges not specified 5-039.x
Surgical incision into nerves not specified 5-040.8
Surgical incision into nerves not specified 5-040.9
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.9
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.x
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.b
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.3
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.73
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6d
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0x
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.4x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.1x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.2d
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.2x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.8x
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures not specified 5-787.xd
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.xd
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-79a.xe
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2x
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3e
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3x
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9h
Other open joint surgery not specified 5-809.2e
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy not specified 5-810.10
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-814.3
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.c0
not specified 5-836.39
not specified 5-836.45
not specified 5-836.48
not specified 5-836.55
not specified 5-836.56
not specified 5-836.58
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.01
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.a1
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.g0
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
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.2
not specified 5-83b.34
not specified 5-83b.40
not specified 5-83b.47
not specified 5-83b.74
not specified 5-83b.x7
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.69
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.b2
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d5
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.05
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.07
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.17
not specified 5-896.05
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.0x
not specified 5-896.1x
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a0
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit not specified 5-934.3
not specified 5-935.x
Treatment of multiple injuries that are not life-threatening not specified 5-981
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
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.pg
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125.0
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 another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
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
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-153
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
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.31
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.41
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
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.g1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g2
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j7
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 8-812.53
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
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
not specified 8-831.04
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.70
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.71
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
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 into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.31
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery not specified 8-932
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.11
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.30
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 8-987.13
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 9-984.a