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 365 3-200
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 298 5-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 155 3-203
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 138 3-802
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 134 5-032.00
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 104 8-930
Other operations on the spine 102 5-839.60
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 83 5-832.4
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 77 3-222
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 71 5-835.b0
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 64 5-831.9
64 5-83b.70
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 54 3-820
Revision operations 54 5-983
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 52 8-561.1
52 9-984.7
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 48 5-033.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 47 5-032.10
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 47 5-988.1
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 46 3-220
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 46 5-831.0
Other operations on the spine 45 5-839.61
45 8-831.00
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 44 3-225
44 9-984.8
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 35 5-831.2
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 35 5-836.30
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 34 5-010.00
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 34 5-032.01
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 33 5-021.0
Other operations on the spine 33 5-839.5
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 32 3-221
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 32 3-990
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 32 5-030.70
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 32 5-831.a
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 31 9-320
30 5-83b.50
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 28 5-036.8
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 27 5-010.2
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 26 3-823
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 23 8-701
23 8-98f.0
22 1-717.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 21 5-832.0
21 9-984.b
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 20 1-620.01
20 5-83b.51
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 19 5-032.02
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG 18 1-207.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 17 5-015.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 15 5-030.71
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 15 8-914.12
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 14 3-202
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 14 5-015.0
Surgical incision into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 14 5-022.00
14 5-83b.71
14 9-984.6
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 12 3-035
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 12 3-800
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 12 5-013.1
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 12 5-033.2
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 12 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 12 5-832.9
12 5-896.1a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 12 5-916.a0
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 12 8-800.c0
12 8-98f.10
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 11 1-620.00
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 11 5-010.03
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 11 5-021.1
11 5-83b.31
11 8-713.0
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 10 1-204.2
10 9-984.9
Replacement or removal of a CSF shunt 9 5-024.7
Other operations on the spine 9 5-839.62
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 9 5-900.04
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 8 5-010.01
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 8 5-836.31
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 8 5-836.50
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 8 5-836.51
8 5-83b.54
8 5-896.0a
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis 8 8-855.3
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 7 1-242
Measurement of nasal patency 7 1-245
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 7 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 7 3-205
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased brain tissue 7 5-015.4
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 7 5-032.7
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 7 5-038.0
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.1
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 7 5-832.6
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 7 5-835.x
7 8-98f.20
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 6 3-207
Surgical opening of the top of the skull 6 5-010.10
Surgical access through the base of the skull 6 5-011.x
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges 6 5-013.40
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 6 5-021.2
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 6 5-031.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 6 5-035.4
Other operations on blood vessels 6 5-399.3
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 6 5-837.00
6 5-83b.52
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 6 5-900.0a
Treatment procedures requiring dyes 6 5-989
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 6 8-706
6 8-718.71
6 8-831.20
Invasive monitoring of various functions of the nervous system 6 8-924
6 8-98f.11
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces 5 1-204.0
Insertion of an artificial channel for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid - CSF shunt 5 5-023.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 5 5-031.02
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 5 5-831.6
5 5-83w.0
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 5 5-916.a1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 5 8-144.0
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 5 8-522.90
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy 5 8-522.91
5 9-984.a
X-rays of the arteries in the head with contrast medium 4 3-600
X-rays of the arteries of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-601
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium 4 3-608
Surgical access through the base of the skull 4 5-011.2
Reconstructive operations on the meninges 4 5-021.3
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 4 5-030.32
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 4 5-032.20
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 4 5-033.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-832.5
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 4 5-835.9
Other operations on the spine 4 5-839.0
4 6-00c.0
Making or modifying a device for radiotherapy 4 8-527.8
Checking the settings before the start of a radiotherapy session 4 8-528.6
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation 4 8-925.21
Clinical examination under general anaesthetic not specified 1-100
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.00
Examination to establish brain death not specified 1-202.1
Measurement of the electrical activity of the muscles - EMG not specified 1-205
Examination of nerve conduction - ENG not specified 1-206
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
Invasive examination in the case of seizures (epilepsy) during an operation not specified 1-212.2
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
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 1-481.4
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 other organs or tissues with a needle not specified 1-493.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.8
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 1-510.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges through a surgical incision and opening of the top of the skull not specified 1-510.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) not specified 1-511.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of brain or meninges, computer-guided and under X-ray monitoring (stereotactic) not specified 1-511.01
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord through a surgical incision not specified 1-513.3
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 1-620.0x
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
Examination of the abdominal cavity or its organs by endoscopy not specified 1-694
Endoscopy of the brain or spinal cord spinal cord through a stab incision, surgical opening or during an operation not specified 1-698.0
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography not specified 1-710
not specified 1-717.0
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
Comprehensive ultrasound examination with contrast medium for investigating and excluding suspected diagnoses not specified 3-030
X-rays of the spinal canal with contrast medium not specified 3-130
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-206
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 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 spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-60a
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
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 5-010.14
Surgical access through the base of the skull not specified 5-011.0
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 of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.50
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.7x
Surgical incision of the brain or meninges not specified 5-013.8
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 brain tissue not specified 5-015.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the bones of the skull not specified 5-016.11
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
Operation on the blood vessels to reduce pressure on a nerve lying in the brain not specified 5-018.2
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 5-020.61
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.70
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.72
Reconstructive operations on the skull - cranioplasty not specified 5-020.x
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.5
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 5-024.2
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 5-025.7
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 5-030.41
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 5-031.10
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.20
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.11
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.21
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 incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.1
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
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.6
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035.7
Operation on the blood vessels in the spinal canal not specified 5-037.1
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal not specified 5-038.d
Surgical incision into nerves not specified 5-040.3
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.3
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.7
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.0
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.1
Removal of diseased tissue from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) not specified 5-075.4
Surgical intervention and/or reconstructive operation of the orbit of the eye or the eyeball not specified 5-166.04
Other operations on the eye socket (orbit), eye or eyeball not specified 5-169.01
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.5
Surgical reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.0
Surgical tooth extraction by opening the jawbone not specified 5-231.03
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.0
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311.1
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Reconstructive operations on the liver not specified 5-505.0
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549.5
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the side of the midface, especially of the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) or the lateral wall of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-760.13
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 frontal sinus wall not specified 5-767.0
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.3d
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-790.2b
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone not specified 5-793.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.ae
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the acetabulum or of the head of the femur and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-799.3
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the acetabulum or of the head of the femur and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-799.4
Open surgical procedure on a joint not specified 5-800.3g
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.3
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.7
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.d0
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.34
not specified 5-83b.45
not specified 5-83b.55
not specified 5-83b.56
not specified 5-83b.57
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.05
not specified 5-896.04
not specified 5-896.14
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
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Intra-operative blood flow measurement in vessels not specified 5-98e
not specified 6-00f.p1
Administration of medicines by medicine pumps into the cerebrospinal fluid system not specified 8-011.1
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.d
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
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.1
Other treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-159.x
Treatment of a joint by irrigation not specified 8-178.f
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 8-190.40
not specified 8-192.1a
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
not specified 8-523.13
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 8-527.2
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
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.0
Treatment by extreme cooling (hypothermia) to reduce the need for oxygen not specified 8-607.4
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
not specified 8-718.72
not specified 8-718.73
not specified 8-718.82
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not specified 8-771
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.60
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, 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 8-803.2
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-810.j5
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 8-812.50
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 8-812.54
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.61
not specified 8-831.04
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 8-855.4
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.80
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.81
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.82
Blood purification outside the body through a combination of haemofiltration and dialysis not specified 8-855.83
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine not specified 8-914.02
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 8-925.01
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.20
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.0
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) not specified 8-980.20
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
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987.12
not specified 8-98f.21
not specified 8-98f.30
not specified 8-98f.31
not specified 8-98g.10
not specified 8-98g.11
not specified 8-98g.12
Patient education not specified 9-500.0