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 465 5-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 310 3-200
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 228 3-990
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 198 5-032.20
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 128 5-831.9
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 114 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 113 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 110 8-930
Other operations on the spine 108 5-839.60
Other treatment of the heart or the blood vessels through a tube (catheter) 81 8-839.x
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 77 5-021.0
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 68 5-036.8
61 5-83b.70
Revision operations 61 5-983
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 56 5-010.2
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 49 5-010.00
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 47 1-620.00
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 44 5-013.1
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 42 5-032.7
Other operations on the spine 42 5-839.61
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 42 5-988.3
42 9-984.7
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 38 3-225
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 37 5-032.21
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 35 3-823
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 35 5-831.3
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 34 5-030.70
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 34 5-836.50
33 9-984.8
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 31 3-221
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 31 3-222
30 8-831.00
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 27 5-836.40
27 5-83b.50
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 25 3-820
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 25 3-994
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 24 5-831.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 23 5-015.1
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 22 8-701
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 21 1-207.0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 20 8-914.12
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 19 5-032.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 19 5-032.40
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 19 8-800.c0
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 18 3-206
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 18 3-220
18 9-984.6
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 17 5-010.03
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 16 5-831.6
Other operations on the spine 16 5-839.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 15 5-015.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 15 5-032.22
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 14 5-013.40
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 14 5-032.01
Other operations on the spine 14 5-839.0
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 13 5-022.00
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 13 5-033.0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 13 5-831.7
13 5-83b.71
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 13 8-917.0x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 12 5-015.4
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 12 5-030.71
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 12 5-032.00
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 12 5-836.51
12 5-83b.31
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 11 5-835.b0
11 8-98f.0
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 10 5-010.14
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 10 5-032.10
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.2
Other operations on the spine 10 5-839.5
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 10 8-914.02
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 9 3-052
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening 9 5-311.0
9 5-83b.51
9 8-98f.10
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 8 5-832.9
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 8 5-835.9
8 5-83b.30
8 8-713.0
8 9-984.9
7 1-717.1
Surgical incision into the bones of the skull without further measures 7 5-012.0
Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt 7 5-023.10
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 7 5-033.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.1
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 7 8-706
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 7 8-771
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 6 5-010.10
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 6 5-013.0
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.72
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) 6 5-995
6 8-718.72
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 5 1-632.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium 5 3-201
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium 5 3-805
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 5 5-010.01
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 5 5-010.04
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.31
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 5 5-832.7
5 8-98f.11
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 4 1-266.0
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 4 3-035
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 4 3-226
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 4 5-021.3
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 4 5-022.10
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt 4 5-024.6
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 4 5-836.41
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 4 5-837.00
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 4 5-986.x
Treatment procedures requiring dyes 4 5-989
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 4 8-547.30
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.c6
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 4 8-914.10
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 4 8-917.13
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 4 8-925.20
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 4 8-982.1
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.3
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.0
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.1
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 upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy not specified 1-440.a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-492.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs in the neck through a surgical incision not specified 1-583
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.0
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 trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy not specified 1-630.x
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
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 1-717.0
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium not specified 3-600
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-601
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium not specified 3-608
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-806
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate not specified 3-993
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 5-010.13
Surgical access through the base of the skull not specified 5-011.2
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 5-013.50
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.20
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue not specified 5-015.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.12
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 5-016.3
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
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.2
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 5-021.1
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.2
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.4
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 5-022.x
Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt not specified 5-023.00
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.2
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.7
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 5-030.30
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 5-030.32
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 5-030.60
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.62
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.10
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 5-031.30
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.6
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.7
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.x
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 5-032.31
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 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 5-035.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-036.5
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.5
Suturing the outer sheath of a nerve or nerve plexus immediately after injury not specified 5-044.3
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.5
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.b
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.7
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.1
Surgical removal of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-160.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.51
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
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 5-469.20
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the urinary bladder, with access through the urethra not specified 5-573.40
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.2d
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.4
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.k6
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.k7
not specified 5-79c.0
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9x
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.1
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 5-832.4
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.8
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.x
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 5-836.36
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 5-839.10
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
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.01
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.2
not specified 5-83b.20
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.52
not specified 5-83b.54
not specified 5-83b.55
not specified 5-83b.x1
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.02
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 5-857.9x
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae not specified 5-859.x0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.04
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.14
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
not specified 5-896.14
not specified 5-896.1a
not specified 5-896.27
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.07
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.08
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 5-900.1a
Treatment of multiple injuries that are not life-threatening not specified 5-981
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p3
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.40
not specified 6-009.e9
not specified 6-00c.0
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 8-020.4
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.5
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148.1
Treatment by 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 (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176.2
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) not specified 8-506
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.12
Cancer treatment for several days (e.g. 2-4 days) with two or more chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein not specified 8-543.31
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
Temporary stimulation of the heart rhythm by an external cardiac pacemaker not specified 8-641
not specified 8-718.70
not specified 8-718.71
not specified 8-718.73
not specified 8-718.74
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.g0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion not specified 8-803.3
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j7
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.51
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein not specified 8-831.0
not specified 8-831.02
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.80
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.k1
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.01
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.m0
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.0c
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.1x
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.bx
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.03
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.00
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
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
not specified 8-981.33
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.0
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
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.13
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98f.51
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 9-984.a
not specified 9-984.b
Post mortem examination (autopsy) in the hospital to determine the cause of death or for quality assurance not specified 9-990