| Service | Number of cases | OPS key | Info | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium | 873 | 3-200 |  | 
																			
											| Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis | 709 | 3-990 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope | 375 | 5-984 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 358 | 8-930 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium | 189 | 3-820 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium | 170 | 3-203 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy | 162 | 1-620.00 |  | 
																			
											|  | 138 | 8-831.00 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium | 124 | 3-228 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 123 | 5-033.0 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 116 | 5-021.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 112 | 5-010.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 98 | 5-032.10 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium | 90 | 3-802 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 89 | 5-839.60 |  | 
																			
											| Revision operations | 88 | 5-983 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 84 | 5-010.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 82 | 5-831.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 70 | 5-013.1 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium | 69 | 3-600 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium | 68 | 3-601 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the aortic arch with contrast medium | 68 | 3-602 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium | 67 | 3-225 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium | 67 | 3-226 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | 67 | 5-988.3 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation | 66 | 8-701 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium | 64 | 3-222 |  | 
																			
											|  | 63 | 9-984.7 |  | 
																			
											|  | 46 | 9-984.8 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium | 40 | 3-220 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium | 37 | 3-221 |  | 
																			
											| Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) | 34 | 8-910 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium | 33 | 3-800 |  | 
																			
											|  | 33 | 8-98f.0 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 32 | 5-839.61 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of the brain waves - EEG | 31 | 1-207.0 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium | 31 | 3-823 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 31 | 5-022.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 29 | 5-030.70 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) | 27 | 1-208.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 26 | 5-010.10 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 24 | 5-036.8 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy | 23 | 1-632.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 23 | 5-015.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 23 | 5-032.20 |  | 
																			
											|  | 23 | 5-83b.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 22 | 5-032.00 |  | 
																			
											| Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy | 22 | 8-522.91 |  | 
																			
											|  | 22 | 9-984.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 20 | 5-013.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 20 | 9-984.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 19 | 5-831.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | 18 | 5-013.40 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine | 18 | 8-917.13 |  | 
																			
											|  | 18 | 8-98f.10 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 17 | 1-204.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | 17 | 5-012.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 17 | 5-015.4 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine | 17 | 8-914.12 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium | 16 | 3-205 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 16 | 5-010.04 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | 16 | 5-023.10 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of multiple injuries that are life-threatening | 16 | 5-982.x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment procedures requiring dyes | 16 | 5-989 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 15 | 5-015.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 15 | 5-032.11 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | 15 | 8-800.c0 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | 14 | 5-024.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | 14 | 5-025.3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | 14 | 5-029.10 |  | 
																			
											|  | 14 | 9-984.b |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | 13 | 1-204.2 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) | 13 | 1-511.00 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | 13 | 5-038.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding | 13 | 5-431.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 13 | 5-831.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 12 | 5-010.03 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | 12 | 5-020.70 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 12 | 5-832.4 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium | 11 | 3-202 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | 11 | 5-015.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 11 | 5-030.71 |  | 
																			
											| Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis | 11 | 8-855.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | 10 | 5-011.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | 10 | 5-020.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 10 | 5-021.3 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | 10 | 5-026.40 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein | 10 | 8-831.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 10 | 8-98g.11 |  | 
																			
											| Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation | 9 | 3-035 |  | 
																			
											| Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE | 9 | 3-052 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 9 | 5-032.40 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening | 9 | 5-311.0 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 9 | 5-839.10 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 9 | 5-839.5 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | 9 | 5-852.g0 |  | 
																			
											| Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy | 9 | 8-522.90 |  | 
																			
											| Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site | 9 | 8-529.3 |  | 
																			
											|  | 9 | 8-83b.87 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium | 8 | 3-206 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | 8 | 5-010.14 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 8 | 5-021.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | 8 | 5-832.6 |  | 
																			
											|  | 8 | 5-83b.71 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | 8 | 5-900.04 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 8 | 8-812.52 |  | 
																			
											|  | 8 | 8-98f.11 |  | 
																			
											|  | 8 | 8-98f.21 |  | 
																			
											|  | 8 | 8-98g.10 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 1-20c.0 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | 7 | 5-021.4 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a bypass or transplantation of blood vessels in the brain | 7 | 5-027.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 7 | 5-030.50 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 5-896.04 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid | 7 | 8-144.0 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 8-713.0 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 7 | 8-83b.c6 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 8-981.30 |  | 
																			
											|  | 7 | 8-981.31 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) | 6 | 1-208.4 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of hearing - audiometry | 6 | 1-242 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 6 | 5-030.40 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 6 | 5-031.30 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | 6 | 5-032.7 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | 6 | 5-075.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening | 6 | 5-312.0 |  | 
																			
											| Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) | 6 | 5-986.x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | 6 | 8-836.80 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine | 6 | 8-917.03 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of the brain waves for more than 24 hours | 6 | 8-920 |  | 
																			
											| Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system | 6 | 8-924 |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 8-98f.30 |  | 
																			
											|  | 6 | 9-984.a |  | 
																			
											| (Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation | 5 | 1-901.0 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of the mineral content of the bone - bone density measurement | 5 | 3-900 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, removal or destruction of the cranial nerves or nerve ganglia within the skull | 5 | 5-017.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive surgery of the blood vessels in the brain and meninges | 5 | 5-026.41 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | 5 | 5-030.30 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 5 | 5-035.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | 5 | 5-035.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 5 | 5-831.7 |  | 
																			
											|  | 5 | 5-83b.50 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | 5 | 5-988.x |  | 
																			
											| Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system | 5 | 8-547.30 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | 5 | 8-800.c1 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 5 | 8-812.51 |  | 
																			
											|  | 5 | 8-831.01 |  | 
																			
											| Blood purification procedure with detoxification through the peritoneum - peritoneal dialysis | 5 | 8-857.0 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 5 | 8-925.00 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound | 4 | 1-426.3 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound | 4 | 1-481.4 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | 4 | 1-510.0 |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography | 4 | 1-710 |  | 
																			
											| Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract | 4 | 3-05f |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) | 4 | 3-705.0 |  | 
																			
											| Demonstration of the metabolic processes in the whole trunk with radioactive labelled substances (PET) | 4 | 3-742 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | 4 | 5-031.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 4 | 5-033.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the spinal canal | 4 | 5-033.3 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | 4 | 5-075.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | 4 | 5-831.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | 4 | 5-836.30 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | 4 | 5-836.31 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | 4 | 5-839.90 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 5-83b.51 |  | 
																			
											|  | 4 | 6-00c.0 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus | 4 | 8-125.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid | 4 | 8-151.4 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation | 4 | 8-706 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 4 | 8-810.e8 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | 4 | 8-812.50 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 4 | 8-83b.84 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | 4 | 8-83b.c4 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 4 | 8-925.01 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 4 | 8-925.20 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | 4 | 8-925.21 |  | 
																			
											| Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in pulmonary artery | 4 | 8-932 |  | 
																			
											| Examination to establish brain death | not specified | 1-202.00 |  | 
																			
											| Examination to establish brain death | not specified | 1-202.01 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 1-204.1 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 1-204.5 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 1-204.x |  | 
																			
											| Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG | not specified | 1-205 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of nerve conduction - ENG | not specified | 1-206 |  | 
																			
											| Other examination of the function of the nervous system | not specified | 1-20a.21 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy | not specified | 1-430.30 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy | not specified | 1-444.7 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue with a needle | not specified | 1-491.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.x |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision | not specified | 1-502.5 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.1 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 1-510.3 |  | 
																			
											| Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pituitary gland (hypophysis) or pineal gland (epiphysis) through a surgical incision | not specified | 1-514.0 |  | 
																			
											| 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 large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy | not specified | 1-650.1 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy | not specified | 1-691.0 |  | 
																			
											| Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy | not specified | 1-694 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium | not specified | 3-130 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium | not specified | 3-201 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium | not specified | 3-207 |  | 
																			
											| Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium | not specified | 3-241 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium | not specified | 3-607 |  | 
																			
											| X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium | not specified | 3-608 |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to show the heart by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) | not specified | 3-721.01 |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) | not specified | 3-722.0 |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) | not specified | 3-722.1 |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to demonstrate the heart using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) | not specified | 3-731 |  | 
																			
											| Imaging procedure to demonstrate bone using nuclear radiation and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) | not specified | 3-733.0 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium | not specified | 3-805 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium | not specified | 3-806 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium | not specified | 3-808 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium | not specified | 3-821 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium | not specified | 3-825 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium | not specified | 3-826 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium | not specified | 3-828 |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium | not specified | 3-82a |  | 
																			
											| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium | not specified | 3-843.0 |  | 
																			
											| Other specific procedure with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | not specified | 3-84x |  | 
																			
											| Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate | not specified | 3-993 |  | 
																			
											| Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data | not specified | 3-996 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.02 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.0x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.13 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the top of the skull | not specified | 5-010.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access through the base of the skull | not specified | 5-011.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures | not specified | 5-012.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.4x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.50 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision of the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-013.5x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | not specified | 5-015.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | not specified | 5-015.21 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | not specified | 5-015.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue | not specified | 5-015.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.03 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.41 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull | not specified | 5-016.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, removal or destruction of the cranial nerves or nerve ganglia within the skull | not specified | 5-017.00 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the blood vessels to reduce pressure on a nerve lying in the brain | not specified | 5-018.2 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.3 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.61 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.71 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty | not specified | 5-020.72 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | not specified | 5-021.1 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | not specified | 5-021.5 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | not specified | 5-021.6 |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the meninges | not specified | 5-021.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 5-022.20 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces | not specified | 5-022.23 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | not specified | 5-023.12 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt | not specified | 5-023.1x |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.2 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.4 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt | not specified | 5-024.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges | not specified | 5-025.5 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | not specified | 5-029.11 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges | not specified | 5-029.c |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-030.41 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.51 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.60 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine | not specified | 5-030.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.02 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.21 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.31 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the thoracic spine | not specified | 5-031.y |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.01 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.02 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx | not specified | 5-032.21 |  | 
																			
											| 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.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-035.4 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-035.x |  | 
																			
											| Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges | not specified | 5-036.6 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.1 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.41 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal | not specified | 5-038.5 |  | 
																			
											| 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.a3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.b |  | 
																			
											| 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.e2 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges | not specified | 5-039.j1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves | not specified | 5-041.8 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | not specified | 5-056.7 |  | 
																			
											| Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function | not specified | 5-056.8 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions | not specified | 5-059.f0 |  | 
																			
											| Other partial removal of the thyroid gland | not specified | 5-062.1 |  | 
																			
											| Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) | not specified | 5-075.4 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the sclera, of the anterior chamber, of the iris, or the ciliary body of the eye | not specified | 5-139.12 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical destruction of diseased tissue in the retina or choroid of the eye | not specified | 5-155.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal and subsequent replacement of the vitreous of the eye with access via the ciliary body | not specified | 5-158.22 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-158.5 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of the eye socket (orbit) | not specified | 5-160.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of the eye socket (orbit) | not specified | 5-160.1 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical removal, destruction or clearance of parts of the eye socket (orbit) or of the lining of the orbit | not specified | 5-164.1 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical removal, destruction or clearance of parts of the eye socket (orbit) or of the lining of the orbit | not specified | 5-164.2 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical reduction of a broken nose | not specified | 5-216.0 |  | 
																			
											| Incision into the paranasal sinuses for rinsing and drainage of secretions | not specified | 5-220.1 |  | 
																			
											| Incision into the paranasal sinuses for rinsing and drainage of secretions | not specified | 5-220.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the maxillary sinuses | not specified | 5-221.6 |  | 
																			
											| Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus | not specified | 5-222.4 |  | 
																			
											| Corrective surgery on the paranasal sinuses | not specified | 5-225.3 |  | 
																			
											| Tooth extraction | not specified | 5-230.0 |  | 
																			
											| Tooth extraction | not specified | 5-230.1 |  | 
																			
											| Tooth extraction | not specified | 5-230.3 |  | 
																			
											| Tooth extraction | not specified | 5-230.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone | not specified | 5-231.50 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat | not specified | 5-280.2 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening | not specified | 5-311.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening | not specified | 5-311.x |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening | not specified | 5-312.2 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening | not specified | 5-312.x |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on blood vessels | not specified | 5-399.7 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels | not specified | 5-401.00 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding | not specified | 5-431.21 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the stomach | not specified | 5-449.d3 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the stomach | not specified | 5-449.e3 |  | 
																			
											| Creation of other artificial bowel openings | not specified | 5-463.21 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) | not specified | 5-541.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage | not specified | 5-572.1 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-794.17 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-830.2 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-830.3 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-830.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue | not specified | 5-831.6 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.1 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine | not specified | 5-832.x |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates | not specified | 5-835.9 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates | not specified | 5-835.b0 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.34 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-836.36 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | not specified | 5-836.40 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis | not specified | 5-836.50 |  | 
																			
											| Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback | not specified | 5-837.00 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 5-839.11 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | not specified | 5-839.62 |  | 
																			
											| Other operations on the spine | not specified | 5-839.a0 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) | not specified | 5-83a.00 |  | 
																			
											| Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) | not specified | 5-83a.02 |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| 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.x |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.30 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.31 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.40 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.52 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83b.54 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-83w.0 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-850.ca |  | 
																			
											| Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths | not specified | 5-852.g8 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot | not specified | 5-865.90 |  | 
																			
											| Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-892.05 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.14 |  | 
																			
											| Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues | not specified | 5-894.1e |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.14 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-896.1g |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.00 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.05 |  | 
																			
											| Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture | not specified | 5-900.x5 |  | 
																			
											| Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin | not specified | 5-916.a1 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit | not specified | 5-934.3 |  | 
																			
											| Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit | not specified | 5-934.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using lasers | not specified | 5-985.4 |  | 
																			
											| Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) | not specified | 5-986.0x |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | not specified | 5-988.0 |  | 
																			
											| Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation | not specified | 5-988.2 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 5-98c.1 |  | 
																			
											| 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.qf |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 6-006.03 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 6-008.h5 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-019 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints | not specified | 8-020.0 |  | 
																			
											| 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.x |  | 
																			
											| Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin | not specified | 8-123.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or removal a gastric balloon through a tube | not specified | 8-127.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid | not specified | 8-144.1 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid | not specified | 8-148.0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid | not specified | 8-151.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid | not specified | 8-151.x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear | not specified | 8-171.0 |  | 
																			
											| Specific dressing techniques | not specified | 8-190.23 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-192.1f |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) | not specified | 8-500 |  | 
																			
											| Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy | not specified | 8-527.1 |  | 
																			
											| Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy | not specified | 8-527.8 |  | 
																			
											| Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site | not specified | 8-529.8 |  | 
																			
											| Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system | not specified | 8-547.31 |  | 
																			
											| Function-orientated physical exercises and uses | not specified | 8-561.1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen | not specified | 8-607.x |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation | not specified | 8-640.0 |  | 
																			
											| Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an implanted cardiac pacemaker | not specified | 8-642 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | not specified | 8-800.g0 |  | 
																			
											| 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.g3 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient | not specified | 8-800.g7 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-810.j5 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-810.j7 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-810.j9 |  | 
																			
											| Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins | not specified | 8-812.5a |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 8-831.02 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-831.04 |  | 
																			
											| Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in the pulmonary artery | not specified | 8-832.0 |  | 
																			
											| 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 | 8-836.70 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.c4 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.k0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.k1 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.m0 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.n2 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-836.nd |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.13 |  | 
																			
											| Additional information on materials used | not specified | 8-83b.86 |  | 
																			
											| Other treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) | not specified | 8-83c.60 |  | 
																			
											| Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels | not specified | 8-840.00 |  | 
																			
											| Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels | not specified | 8-840.0m |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-84b.00 |  | 
																			
											| Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein | not specified | 8-900 |  | 
																			
											| Administration of medicines to sedate and eliminate pain | not specified | 8-903 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine | not specified | 8-914.10 |  | 
																			
											| Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine | not specified | 8-914.1x |  | 
																			
											| 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 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.02 |  | 
																			
											| Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation | not specified | 8-925.0x |  | 
																			
											| Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry | not specified | 8-933 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-981.32 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-981.33 |  | 
																			
											| Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) | not specified | 8-987.12 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98e.3 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98f.20 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98f.31 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98f.40 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98f.41 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98g.12 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98g.13 |  | 
																			
											|  | not specified | 8-98g.14 |  | 
																			
											| Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing | not specified | 9-320 |  | 
																			
											| Patient education | not specified | 9-500.0 |  |