Wirbelsäulen- und Neurochirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 485 5-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 286 3-200
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 277 3-990
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 178 5-032.20
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 153 3-203
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 133 5-831.9
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) 120 8-839.x
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 118 3-802
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 107 8-930
Other operations on the spine 99 5-839.60
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 75 5-036.8
70 5-83b.70
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 52 5-021.0
49 9-984.7
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 48 5-010.2
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 48 5-988.3
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 46 5-032.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 43 5-032.21
Other operations on the spine 43 5-839.61
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 43 8-831.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 42 5-032.7
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 41 5-836.40
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 40 3-823
Revision operations 40 5-983
37 5-83b.50
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 36 5-831.3
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 35 5-010.00
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 35 5-030.70
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 32 3-222
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 31 5-836.50
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 30 1-620.00
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 29 3-225
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 29 5-013.1
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 29 5-831.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 28 3-820
Other operations on the spine 28 5-839.0
28 9-984.8
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 27 8-914.12
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 25 8-701
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 24 3-221
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 23 3-994
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 23 8-800.c0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 22 5-831.6
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 22 5-835.9
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 20 3-220
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 20 5-032.40
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 20 5-835.b0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 19 5-015.1
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 18 5-010.03
18 8-98f.0
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 17 1-207.0
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 17 5-022.00
17 5-83b.71
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 16 3-035
16 9-984.6
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 15 3-206
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 14 5-015.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 14 5-030.71
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 14 8-706
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 13 5-032.01
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 13 5-033.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 13 5-836.51
13 9-984.b
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 12 5-832.1
Other operations on the spine 12 5-839.62
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 11 1-620.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 11 5-015.4
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 11 5-831.7
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.5
11 5-83b.31
11 8-98f.10
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 10 3-207
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.02
10 5-896.1a
10 8-713.0
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 10 8-854.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 10 8-914.02
9 5-83b.51
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 8 5-013.40
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 8 5-030.72
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 8 5-033.2
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 8 5-033.3
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) 8 5-995
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 8 8-917.0x
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 8 8-919
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 7 3-202
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 7 5-010.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 7 5-032.31
Other operations on the spine 7 5-839.10
7 5-83b.30
7 5-83b.52
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 6 3-052
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 6 5-010.14
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 6 5-032.22
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.9
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 6 5-836.41
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 6 8-527.1
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 5 1-206
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 5 1-632.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium 5 3-223
Surgical access through the base of the skull 5 5-011.2
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures 5 5-012.0
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.02
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 5 5-783.2d
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-832.5
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 5 5-837.00
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900.04
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 5 8-812.51
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 5 8-925.01
5 8-98f.11
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 4 1-205
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
Other computed tomography (CT) without contrast medium 4 3-20x
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 4 5-013.0
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 4 5-021.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.60
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.10
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 4 5-035.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-832.4
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-832.7
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 4 5-83a.2
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 4 5-900.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a1
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 4 8-925.00
4 9-984.a
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.01
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
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 bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pancreas with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance not specified 1-447
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.5
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 1-492.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
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, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) not specified 1-511.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.2
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs not specified 1-711
not specified 1-717.1
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Additional information for investigations not specified 1-999.1
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
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 of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
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 veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
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 neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
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 5-010.04
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.x
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures not specified 5-012.2
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.2
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.3
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.50
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 5-015.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.2
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.61
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.67
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.70
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.2
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.3
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.4
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 5-023.10
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.2
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.7
Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges not specified 5-025.2
Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges not specified 5-029.10
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 5-030.2
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.32
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.40
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 5-030.42
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 5-030.52
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.01
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.11
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.12
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.21
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.22
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.7
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.x
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.41
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.6
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.8
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.6
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.x
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.4
Surgical incision or opening of a salivary gland or a salivary duct, e.g. to remove a salivary stone (calculus) not specified 5-260.10
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.0
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-294.1
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Insertion of a cardiac pacemaker or of a defibrillator not specified 5-377.30
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.98
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue from the anus not specified 5-490.1
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2x
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.2
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.2g
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.33
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3g
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.7
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.2
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 5-832.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.8
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.30
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.31
not specified 5-836.34
not specified 5-836.35
not specified 5-836.36
not specified 5-836.44
not specified 5-836.55
not specified 5-836.56
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a0
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.a2
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.01
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.34
not specified 5-83b.35
not specified 5-83b.42
not specified 5-83b.44
not specified 5-83b.54
not specified 5-83b.55
not specified 5-83b.72
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.x0
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.90
Reconstructive operations by moving flaps of the body-s own skin or fat, which are fixed to the muscles or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-857.95
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.15
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.2a
not specified 5-896.04
not specified 5-896.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.14
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.16
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.64
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a5
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.x
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.be
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 6-002.73
not specified 6-008.f
not specified 6-00c.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
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.10
Insertion, exchange or removal of a ureteral stent not specified 8-137.12
Other procedure on the kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra not specified 8-139.01
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
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.0
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.91
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.b0
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.b1
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.0
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.2
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.8
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session not specified 8-528.6
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.3
Planning radiotherapy for irradiation through the skin or at a localised site not specified 8-529.8
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.23
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.31
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.1
not specified 8-718.70
not specified 8-718.71
not specified 8-718.72
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c1
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j4
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.0x
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 8-914.11
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.1x
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.03
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.13
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.21
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.24
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.2x
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.33
not specified 8-981.33
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.1
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.2
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.10
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 9-984.9
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990