Innere Medizin

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
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 2.026 8-930
Need for care 1.388 9-984
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 1.095 8-933
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 884 1-275
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation 578 8-640
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 506 3-052
Additional information on materials used 483 8-83b
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery - electrophysiological investigation 471 1-265
Electrical measurement of the heart in looking for the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia - cardiac mapping 467 1-268
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels 464 8-837
Destruction of the heart tissue because of a cardiac arrhythmia 426 8-835
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 420 8-980
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 389 1-632
Other investigations of the heart or blood vessels by means of a tube (catheter) 387 1-279
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 317 3-200
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 295 3-222
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted via an artery and across the septum of the heart 288 1-274
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep 281 1-790
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep 241 8-717
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 234 3-225
Complex treatment for colonisation or infection with non multi-resistant pathogens requiring isolation 225 8-98g
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 217 1-440
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 192 1-710
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 186 8-800
X-ray examination of the heart and the major blood vessels with contrast medium 165 1-276
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 162 1-650
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator 136 5-377
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit 134 5-934
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 128 8-706
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 108 1-266
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 106 8-152
Other operations on the intestine 59 5-469
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 58 1-844
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 57 1-444
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 56 8-144
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus 53 3-054
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 49 5-452
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 48 3-207
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 42 3-800
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 41 8-701
Examination of the duodenum by endoscopy 38 1-635
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium 38 3-605
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with contrast medium 38 3-824
Ultrasound scanning of the blood vessels after the insertion of an ultrasound probe into the vessels 36 3-05g
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 36 8-771
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 36 8-831
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy 33 5-513
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum 31 1-640
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 26 8-900
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 25 3-202
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy 24 1-651
Ultrasound of the biliary tract with access through the oesophagus 24 3-055
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 24 3-221
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium 24 3-224
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 23 1-620
Other operations on the stomach 22 5-449
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus 21 3-056
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 18 8-812
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid 17 8-148
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 16 8-836
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 15 3-820
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 15 8-810
Examination of the right side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via a vein 14 1-273
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator 14 5-378
Other operations on the oesophagus 14 5-429
Other percutaneous-transluminal vascular intervention to the heart and coronary vessels 14 8-83d
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus 13 5-482
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 12 3-990
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 12 6-002
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 12 8-987
Examination of the abdominal cavity by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 11 1-853
Special imaging procedures, for example, to examine the back of the eye (retina) 11 3-300
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium 11 3-607
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy 10 1-631
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 10 3-203
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen 10 8-607
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use 10 8-716
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels 10 8-840
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 10 8-854
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 10 8-982
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 9 1-791
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 9 3-030
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium 9 3-604
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach 9 5-433
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine 9 5-451
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 9 8-153
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 7 3-220
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 7 3-828
Other operations on the rectum 7 5-489
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) 7 8-931
Examination of the small intestine by swallowing a capsule containing a camera 6 1-63a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 6 3-823
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy 5 1-654
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 5 8-020
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 5 8-100
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder 5 8-132
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 4 1-207
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 4 1-630
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-843
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening 4 5-311
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an external cardiac pacemaker 4 8-641
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) 4 8-839
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430
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
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-445
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pancreas with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-447
Examination of the small intestine below the duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-636
Examination of the pancreatic ducts by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-641
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 anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy not specified 1-655
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
Measurement of the daytime tiredness or the maintenance of wakefulness - MSLT or MWT not specified 1-795
Comprehensive ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) by attaching the ultrasound transponder to the chest wall (transthoracic) during physical exercise not specified 3-031
Ultrasound of the oesophagus with access through the mouth not specified 3-051
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-053
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels without contrast medium not specified 3-208
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Other computed tomography (CT) with contrast medium not specified 3-22x
X-rays of the arteries in the arms with contrast medium not specified 3-606
X-rays of the veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium not specified 3-825
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319
Surgical opening of the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-370
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399
Surgical removal of the spleen not specified 5-413
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue from the anus not specified 5-490
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the anal region not specified 5-492
Surgical treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) not specified 5-493
Surgical removal of the gall bladder not specified 5-511
Operation on the pancreatic duct during gastroscopy not specified 5-526
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549
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
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-820
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint not specified 5-821
Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilisation) of the spine not specified 5-83b
Operation on the ligaments of the hand not specified 5-841
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints not specified 5-869
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892
Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] with removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue not specified 5-896
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines according to List 4 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-004
Drug administration, list 8 not specified 6-008
not specified 6-00c
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101
Insertion or exchange of a tube inserted into the small intestine through the oesophagus not specified 8-125
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
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190
Removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue without anaesthesia (as part of a dressing change) in the presence of a wound not specified 8-192
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people not specified 8-550
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an implanted cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-642
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion not specified 8-803
Filtration of antibodies from the blood not specified 8-821
Duration of treatment with a cardiac support system not specified 8-83a
Implantation of drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-841
Procedure to detoxify the blood outside the body with forced removal of the poison - haemofiltration not specified 8-853
Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system not specified 8-924
Maintenance of the body-s natural chemical balance in a dead person for purposes of organ donation not specified 8-978