Klinik für Neurochirurgie und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 288 3-200
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 243 5-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 115 3-203
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 91 5-832.4
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 90 3-802
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 86 5-831.2
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 85 5-032.00
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 80 5-033.0
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 67 3-222
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 62 5-835.b0
Other operations on the spine 54 5-839.60
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 51 8-561.1
Other operations on the spine 50 5-839.61
49 5-83b.70
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 42 5-831.9
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 38 3-225
Revision operations 37 5-983
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 36 3-820
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 35 5-836.30
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 34 8-930
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 33 3-220
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 32 5-032.01
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 29 5-988.1
28 5-83b.50
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 27 5-010.2
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 27 5-036.8
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 26 3-221
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 26 5-010.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 26 5-032.10
Other operations on the spine 26 5-839.5
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 25 5-916.a0
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 24 3-990
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 23 8-831.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 20 5-013.1
19 9-984.8
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 18 3-823
18 5-896.1a
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 18 8-701
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 18 8-800.c0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 17 5-032.02
17 5-83b.71
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 16 5-021.4
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 16 9-320
16 9-984.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 14 5-832.0
14 8-98f.0
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 13 1-207.0
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 13 3-800
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 13 5-030.70
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 13 5-030.71
Other operations on blood vessels 13 5-399.3
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 13 5-831.7
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 12 1-620.01
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 12 5-010.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 12 5-015.1
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 11 5-022.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 11 5-031.02
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.0
11 5-83b.51
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 10 5-015.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.5
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 10 5-832.9
10 9-984.9
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 9 3-035
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 9 5-021.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 9 5-035.4
Other operations on the spine 9 5-839.62
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 8 3-052
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium 8 3-608
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 8 8-914.12
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG 7 1-206
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) 7 1-511.01
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 7 3-205
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 7 5-031.01
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 7 5-033.2
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.6
7 5-896.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 7 5-900.04
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis 7 8-854.3
7 8-98g.10
7 9-984.6
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 6 1-204.2
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses 6 3-030
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 6 3-202
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium 6 3-600
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 6 5-021.0
Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt 6 5-023.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 6 5-031.00
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 6 5-832.1
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 6 5-836.31
6 5-83b.31
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 6 5-916.a1
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 6 8-522.90
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 6 8-771
6 8-98f.10
6 8-98g.11
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 5 5-010.10
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 5 5-021.5
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt 5 5-024.7
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 5 5-033.3
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening 5 5-312.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 5 5-831.0
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 5 5-836.51
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 5 5-837.00
5 5-83b.52
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 5 5-900.1a
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 5 8-831.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG 4 1-205
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 4 1-710
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-601
X-rays of the veins in the head with contrast medium 4 3-610
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 4 5-010.01
Surgical access through the base of the skull 4 5-011.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 4 5-015.4
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.11
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-835.9
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.a0
4 5-83b.54
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 4 8-522.91
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 4 8-800.c1
4 8-98f.11
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.00
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.01
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.1
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.5
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.1
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) not specified 1-208.2
Measurement of hearing - audiometry not specified 1-242
Measurement of nasal patency not specified 1-245
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-275.0
X-ray examination of the heart and the major blood vessels with contrast medium not specified 1-276.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
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 bone with a needle not specified 1-480.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-481.4
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 1-510.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of spinal cord or spinal meninges through a surgical incision not specified 1-512.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the pituitary gland (hypophysis) or pineal gland (epiphysis) through a surgical incision not specified 1-514.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.2
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.0x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.x
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Endoscopy of the brain or spinal cord spinal cord through a stab incision, surgical opening or during an operation not specified 1-698.0
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) not specified 1-715
not specified 1-717.0
not specified 1-717.1
(Neuro-)psychological assessment or establishing the psychosocial background such as financial, occupational and family situation not specified 1-901.0
Ultrasound of the duodenum with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-054
Ultrasound the pancreas with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-056
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-05a
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
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 pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
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 of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-226
Computed tomography (CT) of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-241
X-rays of the aortic arch with contrast medium not specified 3-602
X-rays of the arteries in the abdomen with contrast medium not specified 3-604
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
X-rays of the arteries in the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-60a
Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest without contrast medium (MRI) not specified 3-809
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
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 5-010.11
Surgical opening of the top of the skull not specified 5-010.1x
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 5-012.0
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 of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.0
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.2
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.40
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.76
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.8
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 5-020.10
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.2
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.4
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 5-021.2
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.3
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 5-022.2x
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.1
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt not specified 5-024.2
Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges not specified 5-025.3
Surgical incision, surgical removal, destruction or closure of blood vessels in the brain or meninges not specified 5-025.x
Other operations on the skull (cranium), brain or meninges not specified 5-029.g
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 5-030.61
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.72
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.22
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.31
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.32
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 5-032.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.40
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.6
Surgical incision into the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-034.1
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
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal not specified 5-037.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nerves not specified 5-041.8
not specified 5-04b.8
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.40
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.7
Removal of diseased tissue from the pineal gland (epiphysis) not specified 5-074.1
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.0
Surgical reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.2
Corrective surgery on the paranasal sinuses not specified 5-225.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.1
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.3
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the centre of the midface, especially of the upper jaw (maxilla) or the medial wall of the eye socket (orbit) or the bones of the nose not specified 5-761.13
Surgical reduction of a fracture with separation of the whole midface from the base of the skull not specified 5-762.13
Surgical reduction of other comminuted fractures of the midface not specified 5-763.13
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.0
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.3
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.x
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the frontal sinus wall not specified 5-767.2
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the frontal sinus wall not specified 5-767.3
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the frontal sinus wall not specified 5-767.4
Other operations on bones of the face not specified 5-769.2
Other operations on the temporomandibular joint or bones of the face not specified 5-779.3
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation not specified 5-783.0x
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue not specified 5-784.0x
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 5-794.0r
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 5-794.2r
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.9x
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 5-832.7
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-835.x
not specified 5-836.34
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis not specified 5-836.50
not specified 5-836.55
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.b0
not specified 5-83b.24
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.40
not specified 5-83b.55
not specified 5-83b.72
not specified 5-83w.0
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.0b
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
not specified 5-896.04
not specified 5-896.14
not specified 5-896.1e
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 5-900.0a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.0e
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.x4
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.7a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.xe
Treatment procedures requiring dyes not specified 5-989
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 6-002.72
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.73
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.99
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.k6
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list not specified 6-003.ke
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.n1
not specified 6-007.e5
not specified 6-00a.11
not specified 6-00a.13
not specified 8-019
Use of a system to collect stools not specified 8-128
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.3
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.0
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 brain, spinal cord or the eye with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-151.4
Treatment by lavage of the lung or the cavity between the lung and ribs not specified 8-173.10
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.20
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 8-190.33
not specified 8-192.0a
not specified 8-192.1a
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates not specified 8-201.0
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.0
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy not specified 8-527.1
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
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 8-543.32
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.2
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.0
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
not specified 8-718.70
not specified 8-718.71
not specified 8-718.72
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.g5
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
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 8-812.52
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.53
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
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.kf
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.mf
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.n3
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.n4
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.12
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.30
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.51
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.70
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c5
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.3
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (subarachnoid space) not specified 8-911
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system not specified 8-924
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 8-925.23
Intensive care monitoring of respiration, the heart and the circulation with measurement of the pressure in the superior vena cava (central venous pressure) not specified 8-931.0
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry not specified 8-933
Interdisciplinary intensive care - monitoring and treatment of vascular spasms in the brain not specified 8-97a.1
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.0
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.1
not specified 8-98e.2
not specified 8-98f.20
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.41
not specified 8-98f.60
not specified 8-98g.13
not specified 9-984.a
not specified 9-984.b