Universitätsklinik für Herz- und Thoraxchirurgie Fachbereich Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation 206 1-690.0
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 196 8-144.0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 124 3-990
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 99 8-930
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 96 3-222
Other operations on the chest 69 5-349.6
64 5-98c.1
57 8-831.00
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 56 5-333.1
36 5-98c.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 33 5-322.g1
Operation using a surgical robot 30 5-987.0
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 29 5-333.0
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 27 5-345.6
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 27 5-916.a2
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 24 3-035
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 23 1-620.00
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 22 5-322.h4
22 9-984.7
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 21 5-324.71
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 19 3-202
Surgical removal of the pleura 19 5-344.40
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 19 8-800.c0
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 18 8-701
18 9-984.8
17 8-831.02
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 16 3-221
Computer assisted visualisation of body structures in 3 dimensions - virtual 3D reconstruction technique 14 3-994
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 13 5-343.2
Surgical removal of the pleura 13 5-344.0
12 8-98f.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 11 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura 11 5-344.42
11 9-984.9
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 10 1-620.01
Computed tomography of the pelvis with contrast medium 10 3-226
Surgical removal of the pleura 10 5-344.x
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 10 5-345.5
10 9-984.6
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 9 3-225
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 9 5-322.d1
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 9 5-900.1a
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 9 8-522.91
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 8 5-324.b1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 8 5-334.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 7 3-200
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 7 5-340.b
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 7 8-919
7 8-98f.10
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 6 3-820
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 6 5-322.g3
Surgical removal of the pleura 6 5-344.10
Operation on the diaphragm 6 5-347.40
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 6 8-800.c1
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) 6 8-910
6 9-984.b
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 5 5-324.61
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) 5 5-334.1
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 4 1-206
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 4 3-993
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function 4 5-056.x
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 4 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 4 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.a1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 4 5-340.c
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 4 5-342.03
4 5-896.0a
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 4 8-020.x
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 4 8-144.2
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-152.1
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 4 8-152.2
Specific dressing techniques 4 8-190.20
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-426.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-432.02
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 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 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.9
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the diaphragm through a surgical incision not specified 1-550
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision not specified 1-581.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through a surgical incision not specified 1-589.0
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.03
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.0x
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy not specified 1-63b
Examination of the biliary tract by X-ray examination with contrast medium during endoscopy of the duodenum not specified 1-640
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
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy not specified 1-655
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.0
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy not specified 1-691.1
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
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-843
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
not specified 1-996.04
Complex sonographic diagnosis of disease and malformation in foetuses not specified 3-032
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium not specified 3-137
X-rays of unnatural connections between organs or with the surface of the body (fistulas) with contrast medium not specified 3-13m
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium not specified 3-207
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-224.0
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 veins in the neck and chest with contrast medium not specified 3-611.x
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels in a second limb with contrast medium not specified 3-621
X-rays of the lymphatic vessels with contrast medium not specified 3-62x
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) not specified 3-705.1
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) not specified 3-724.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
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 chest with contrast medium not specified 3-822
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast medium not specified 3-82x
Use of an X-ray imaging converter that calculates three dimensional images from two dimensional data not specified 3-996
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.5
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.5
Surgical incision into the thyroid gland not specified 5-060.1
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.5
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.x
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231.02
Other operations or other measures on the teeth, gums (gingival) or alveoli not specified 5-249.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.2
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.41
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.42
Other surgical removal or destruction of a bronchus (without removal of lung tissue) not specified 5-321.46
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.c5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d2
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.e5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.f4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.x
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.41
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.42
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.53
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.73
not specified 5-323.81
not specified 5-323.83
not specified 5-323.93
not specified 5-323.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.6x
not specified 5-324.73
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.02
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.04
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.11
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.3x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.8x
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.0
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.1
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.01
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.03
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.08
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.38
Other surgical removal of the lungs or bronchus not specified 5-329
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.2
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.4
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.x
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.2x
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.61
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.62
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.5
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.d
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.02
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.11
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.13
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.13
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.3
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.1
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.2
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.x
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.4
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.61
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.7
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c0
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.c2
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.1
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.31
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.0
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.1
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.3
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium not specified 5-372.3
Reconstructive operations on the pericardium or the heart not specified 5-374.2
not specified 5-37b.01
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.65
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.32
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.42
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388.95
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389.4x
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.70
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.d
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation not specified 5-404.8
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.1
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.x
Removal of all lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-407.6
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.j1
Rarely used surgical technique for partial removal of the stomach not specified 5-434.0
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.71
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.90
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454.00
Surgical removal of the small intestine not specified 5-454.20
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455.41
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.b
Operation on the biliary tract during gastroscopy not specified 5-513.h0
not specified 5-536.4e
Surgical division, removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) bones of the face not specified 5-770.5
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.20
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.30
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.a0
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0d
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.2
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.e
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.k
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.k7
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 5-794.0n
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone not specified 5-796.k0
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.33
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.2
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.04
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 5-892.05
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0a
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.15
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.0a
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.4a
not specified 5-896.1a
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.4a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a1
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.18
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Treatment of heart defects with simultaneous open operation and a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart - hybrid therapy not specified 5-98a.0
not specified 6-00c.g
not specified 8-123.00
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.1
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.10
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.22
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.30
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 8-529.4
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.31
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses not specified 8-561.1
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.bb
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.wd
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.50
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 8-812.55
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
not specified 8-831.22
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.3
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
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 8-987.11
not specified 8-98f.11
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98g.11