Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy 164 1-611.1
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 121 5-285.0
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 115 1-630.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 99 1-620.10
87 1-611.00
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 83 5-281.5
Measurement of hearing - audiometry 68 1-242
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 61 5-200.5
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage 57 8-179.x
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 56 1-610.2
Surgical incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) 54 5-200.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum 54 5-214.6
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 48 5-215.4
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 37 5-281.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) 32 5-292.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 31 5-300.2
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) 31 8-500
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 27 3-200
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 25 3-820
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 19 5-215.3
Operation on several paranasal sinuses 19 5-224.63
19 9-984.7
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy 17 1-610.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 16 1-421.1
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 16 3-221
16 9-984.8
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 15 8-930
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 15 9-401.22
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 14 3-222
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast medium 14 3-82x
Operation on the maxillary sinuses 14 5-221.6
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 14 5-280.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 13 1-422.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 12 1-422.2
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 12 1-620.00
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 12 5-215.00
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) 12 5-285.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium 11 3-821
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 11 5-852.g0
Exchange or removal of the absorbent pack used to stop bleeding (tamponade) 10 8-506
10 9-984.9
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 9 3-225
Surgical reduction of a broken nose 9 5-216.0
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 9 5-222.20
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 8 1-208.8
Examination of the nose by endoscopy 8 1-612
Other operations on the outer ear 8 5-189.0
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus 8 5-222.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue 8 5-250.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 8 5-281.1
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 8 5-289.1
Other operations on the larynx or trachea 8 5-319.9
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 8 5-401.00
8 8-98g.10
Measurement of brain waves triggered by targeted stimuli (evoked potentials) 7 1-208.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision 7 1-421.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the oral pharynx through a surgical incision 7 1-546
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 7 1-620.1x
7 5-209.10
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx 7 5-300.7
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 7 5-403.04
Other operations on the oesophagus 7 5-429.8
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system 7 8-547.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision 6 1-422.01
6 1-611.0x
Examination of the oesophagus by endoscopy 6 1-630.x
Partial or complete surgical removal of the pinna 6 5-182.1
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal 6 5-185.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds 6 5-210.1
Operation on the inferior nasal concha 6 5-215.1
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 6 5-272.1
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 6 5-403.00
Treatment by washing out (irrigating) the ear 6 8-171.0
6 8-98f.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nasal pharynx through a surgical incision 5 1-548
X-rays of the oesophagus with contrast medium 5 3-137
Reconstructive operations on the middle ear 5 5-204.3
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate 5 5-272.0
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy 5 5-281.2
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 5 5-895.14
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 4 1-632.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear 4 5-181.0
Reconstructive operations of parts of the pinna 4 5-186.x
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear 4 5-202.1
Other operations on the paranasal sinuses 4 5-229
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 4 5-262.02
Surgical removal of a salivary gland 4 5-262.05
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat 4 5-280.1
Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids 4 5-282.0
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids 4 5-289.4
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection 4 5-403.01
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] 4 5-901.15
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] 4 5-902.64
Revision operations 4 5-983
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.2
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204.x
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207.0
Other examination of the function of the nervous system not specified 1-20a.31
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the nose without surgical incision not specified 1-414.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.5
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity without surgical incision not specified 1-420.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx without surgical incision not specified 1-421.2
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the throat (pharynx) without surgical incision not specified 1-422.y
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland with a needle through the skin not specified 1-425.3
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 1-440.9
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 mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.3
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mouth or oral cavity through a surgical incision not specified 1-545.x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower pharynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-547
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the larynx through a surgical incision not specified 1-549.1
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.1
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.x
Examination of the pharynx by endoscopy not specified 1-611.y
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.11
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.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 1-650.0
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.1
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise not specified 1-712
not specified 1-717.1
Assessment of a mental illness or of the relationship between mental and physical problems not specified 1-900.0
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation not specified 3-035
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-203
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without contrast medium not specified 3-80x
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis not specified 3-990
Reconstructive operations on the meninges not specified 5-021.1
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056.0
Surgical incision into the thyroid gland not specified 5-060.2
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland not specified 5-062.7
Surgical removal of a residual connection between the thyroid gland and tongue after birth not specified 5-065.0
Other operations on the thyroid gland or parathyroid glands not specified 5-069.20
Reconstructive operations on the nasolacrimal duct not specified 5-087.01
Other operations on the sclera, of the anterior chamber, of the iris, or the ciliary body of the eye not specified 5-139.0
Surgical intervention and/or reconstructive operation of the orbit of the eye or the eyeball not specified 5-166.04
Surgical incision into the outer ear not specified 5-180.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the outer ear not specified 5-181.9
Wound care of the outer ear not specified 5-183.0
Surgical construction or reconstructive operation on the external auditory canal not specified 5-185.2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) (type I) not specified 5-194.1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.92
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.a0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b0
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b1
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.b2
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.bx
Surgical closure of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or reconstructive operations on the ossicles (small bones) of the ear not specified 5-195.c0
Removal of a grommet from the Eustachian tube not specified 5-201
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.2
Surgical incision into the mastoid process or the middle ear not specified 5-202.5
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.1
Surgical clearance of the mastoid process not specified 5-203.x
Other operations on the middle or inner ear not specified 5-209.4
Other operations on the middle or inner ear not specified 5-209.6
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.0
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.4
Surgical treatment of nosebleeds not specified 5-210.x
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.0
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.11
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.21
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.40
Surgical incision into the nose not specified 5-211.41
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the nose not specified 5-212.5
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.4
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.5
Surgical removal or reconstruction of the nasal septum not specified 5-214.70
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.01
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.0x
Operation on the inferior nasal concha not specified 5-215.x
Surgical reduction of a broken nose not specified 5-216.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.0
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.1
Corrective surgery on the external nose not specified 5-217.3
Corrective surgery on the internal or external nose not specified 5-218.00
Operation on the maxillary sinuses not specified 5-221.1
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.21
Operation on the ethmoid bone or on the sphenoid sinus not specified 5-222.6
Corrective surgery on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-241.0
Other operations on the gums (gingiva) not specified 5-242.2
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.0
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.1
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the tongue not specified 5-250.x
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.03
Surgical removal of part of the tongue not specified 5-251.0x
Reconstructive operations on the tongue not specified 5-253.x
Other operations on the tongue not specified 5-259.2
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.3
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.4
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from a salivary gland or a salivary duct not specified 5-261.6
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.03
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.04
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.12
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.15
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.23
Surgical removal of a salivary gland not specified 5-262.41
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.2
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.3
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.4
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.5
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.6
Surgical incision and drainage of fluid from the mouth, jaw or facial region not specified 5-270.7
Surgical removal or destruction of the (diseased) hard or soft palate not specified 5-272.2
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.3
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.4
Surgical incision, removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oral cavity not specified 5-273.5
Corrective surgery on the hard palate - palatoplasty not specified 5-275.8
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279.0
Surgical opening or drainage, from the oral cavity, of a pus-filled abscess in the throat not specified 5-280.2
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.3
Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils (without removal of the adenoids) - tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy not specified 5-281.4
Surgical removal of the (enlarged) adenoids (without removal of the tonsils) not specified 5-285.x
Other operations on the tonsils or adenoids not specified 5-289.2
Surgical opening of the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-290.x
Operation on usually fluid-filled cavities in the neck, which have not completely closed since birth (remnants of the branchial cleft) not specified 5-291.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.30
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-292.x
Surgical replacement of the lining of the throat (pharyngeal mucosa) not specified 5-293.0
Surgical replacement of the lining of the throat (pharyngeal mucosa) not specified 5-293.1
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-294.3
Other reconstructive operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-294.4
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.01
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.05
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.22
Surgical removal of parts of the pharynx not specified 5-295.x0
Other operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-299.00
Other operations on the throat (pharynx) not specified 5-299.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the larynx not specified 5-300.x
Other partial removal of the larynx not specified 5-302.5
Surgical removal of the larynx not specified 5-303.01
Surgical removal of the larynx not specified 5-303.11
Operation to narrow the larynx not specified 5-310.0
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.2
Surgical incision into the larynx or other incisions into the trachea not specified 5-313.2
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.01
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.2
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.3
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.8
Other operations on the larynx or trachea not specified 5-319.61
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.02
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] not specified 5-402.0
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.03
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.21
Complete, surgical removal of all the lymph nodes in the neck - neck dissection not specified 5-403.31
Operation on the thoracic duct not specified 5-405.2
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation not specified 5-406.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.23
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.5
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.7
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.k0
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.k1
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766.3
Other operations on bones of the face not specified 5-769.x
Other operations on the temporomandibular joint or bones of the face not specified 5-779.3
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6a
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.aa
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-786.0
Surgical stiffening of the joints of the hand apart from the wrist not specified 5-846.4
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.80
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.90
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 5-892.15
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.05
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.14
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.15
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.20
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.04
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.34
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.44
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895.54
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902.04
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.14
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.25
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.34
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.54
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.74
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.75
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.94
Skin grafting from the area around the wound not specified 5-903.95
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.1
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.0x
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-986.x
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
not specified 6-009.4
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.x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.7
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.x
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101.3
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.1
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
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191.00
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.31
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation not specified 8-701
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.c0
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854.2
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Monitoring of various functions of the nervous system during an operation not specified 8-925.01
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.00
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention not specified 9-401.23