Innere Medizin/Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 157 3-222
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 110 3-802
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 100 3-225
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 93 3-226
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 83 3-823
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 71 3-202
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 66 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 66 3-800
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 61 1-632.0
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 54 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 51 3-820
Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement 49 3-900
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 47 1-650.2
44 9-984.7
36 9-984.8
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 32 3-705.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 31 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 29 3-821
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 28 1-206
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck without contrast medium 27 3-801
Imaging procedure to demonstrate bone using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) 26 3-733.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 24 1-440.a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium 21 3-826
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 20 3-753.1
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 19 3-200
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 19 3-722.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium 17 3-825
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 17 8-547.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 16 1-440.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 15 1-444.6
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 15 1-843
15 3-754.1x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium 15 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 15 3-805
X-rays of the breast 14 3-100.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium 14 3-82a
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 13 1-854.7
13 3-754.x
12 9-984.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision 11 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 11 1-426.3
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 11 1-620.01
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 11 3-05f
Imaging procedure to show other organs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 11 3-70x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 10 5-452.61
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 9 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 9 3-207
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 9 8-831.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 8 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 8 3-203
Other operations on the intestine 8 5-469.d3
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 8 8-020.5
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 8 8-020.x
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin 8 8-542.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 7 1-444.7
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 7 3-828
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 6 1-208.2
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 6 1-715
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium 6 3-137
Computed tomography (CT) of the heart without contrast medium 6 3-204
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium 6 3-224.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 6 5-452.60
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 6 5-894.1f
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 5 1-275.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 5 1-650.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 5 1-854.8
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 5 3-724.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 5 3-753.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart without contrast medium 5 3-803.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium 5 3-824.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 5 3-990
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 5 8-158.h
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 4 1-204.2
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 4 1-207.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 4 1-442.0
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 4 3-030
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the whole body with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) 4 3-753.0
Other operations on the intestine 4 5-469.e3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list 4 6-001.h3
4 9-984.b
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 1-208.6
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 1-275.2
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) not specified 1-279.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.9
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.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.20
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.21
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the kidney, urinary tract or male reproductive organs through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-465.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.8
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 skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision not specified 1-490.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision not specified 1-513.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-537
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 trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the small intestine below the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-636.0
Examination of the small intestine by swallowing a capsule containing a camera not specified 1-63a
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
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 S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) not specified 1-652.3
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Uniform basic assessment in terminal care not specified 1-774
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 1-854.1
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.2
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-854.a
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.0
Comprehensive ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) by attaching the ultrasound transponder to the chest wall (transthoracic) during physical exercise not specified 3-031
Complex differential diagnostic sonography using Tissue Doppler Imaging [TDI] and deformation analysis of tissue [speckle tracking] not specified 3-034
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
Ultrasound of the urinary bladder and the urethra with access through the urethra or anus not specified 3-05b.0
X-rays of the pharynx (throat) with contrast medium not specified 3-134
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.0
X-rays of the kidney and urinary tract with contrast medium not specified 3-13d.5
X-rays of the urinary bladder with contrast medium not specified 3-13f
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
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 blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
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
X-rays of the arteries in the arms with contrast medium not specified 3-606
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
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 musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.0
Imaging procedure to show the kidneys by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-706.0
Imaging procedure to show the kidneys by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-706.1
Imaging procedure to show the digestive tract by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-707.0
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.x
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the heart with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-751
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752.0
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the trunk with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-752.1
not specified 3-754.0x
Visualisation of the metabolic processes in the other organs with radioactive labelled substances and computed tomography (PET/CT) not specified 3-75x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium not specified 3-843.0
Reduction of the intraocular pressure by improving aqueous humour circulation not specified 5-133.6
Other operations to fix the retina after detachment not specified 5-154.2
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) not specified 5-200.5
Removal of a grommet from the Eustachian tube not specified 5-201
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.0
Operation on several paranasal sinuses not specified 5-224.63
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231.50
Other operations on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-242.4
Surgical correction or reconstruction of the alveolar ridge or vestibule of the mouth not specified 5-244.00
Creating a connection (shunt) between an artery and a vein not specified 5-392.10
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.10
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.1x
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.g
Surgical removal of the spleen not specified 5-413.10
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.d
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 small intestine not specified 5-451.92
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482.x1
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489.d
Other operations on the rectum not specified 5-489.e
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.11
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511.41
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.1
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3h
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.5h
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.05
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.60
Surgical amputation of part of the hand or the whole hand not specified 5-863.4
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1e
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.35
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.17
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.18
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1e
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.00
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope not specified 5-984
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 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.d2
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.h5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.h9
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.hb
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.f3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.f7
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.4
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.x
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.00
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
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 washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
not specified 8-192.09
not specified 8-192.0g
not specified 8-192.18
not specified 8-192.1f
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.30
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c0
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.w2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wb
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wd
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.00
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m0
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m1
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.07
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.12
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 8-917.0x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.12
not specified 8-98h.01
not specified 9-984.9