Allgemeine Chirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Need for care 724 9-984
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 589 3-200
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 464 3-203
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 266 5-822
Open surgical procedure on a joint 260 5-800
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 244 3-225
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 230 5-820
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people 211 8-550
Standard screening examination of elderly people 210 1-771
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 210 8-561
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 197 5-814
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 185 8-930
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 174 5-794
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 153 5-900
Other operations on the intestine 150 5-469
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement 141 5-932
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 134 5-032
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 132 3-222
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 131 5-811
Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia 124 5-530
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 120 5-812
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue 114 5-782
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 111 8-800
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 99 8-915
Surgical removal of the gall bladder 97 5-511
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy 93 1-650
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function with transposition of the nerve 92 5-057
Treatment on the intensive care unit (basic procedures) 91 8-980
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 90 5-829
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 83 3-206
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 83 5-790
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 80 5-869
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 75 3-802
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 75 5-784
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae 73 5-859
Other operations on the temporomandibular joint or bones of the face 72 5-779
Other operations on bones of the face 71 5-769
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 71 5-984
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 69 5-916
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine 67 5-452
Surgical division for transposition of the midface 67 5-777
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 66 1-632
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 66 3-205
Surgical division of the bone for transposition of the lower face 65 5-776
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath 65 5-855
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 64 8-831
Additional information on surgery to the locomotor organs 63 5-86a
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 61 5-787
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 60 1-440
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint 59 5-805
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone 57 5-793
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments in the knee joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 55 5-813
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy 51 5-810
Other operations on the spine 50 5-839
Use of a staple suturing device and other suturing systems 49 5-98c
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 46 5-892
Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] with removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue 45 5-896
Surgical removal of the appendix - appendicectomy 44 5-470
Surgical separation of bony tissue to compensate for malalignment 44 5-781
Operation on the kneecap (patella) or its ligaments 44 5-804
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 39 5-786
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 39 5-831
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone 38 5-792
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 37 3-202
Other operations or other measures on the teeth, gums (gingival) or alveoli 37 5-249
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine 35 5-455
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 35 8-201
Examination of a joint by endoscopy 33 1-697
Surgical repair of a umbilical hernia 27 5-534
Specific dressing techniques 27 8-190
Complex treatment for colonisation or infection with non multi-resistant pathogens requiring isolation 27 8-98g
Transfusion of blood plasma or plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 26 8-810
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 25 5-850
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain 25 8-919
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 23 3-220
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 23 5-780
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) 21 5-801
Surgical implantation of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder 21 5-824
Surgical repair of a incisional hernia 20 5-536
Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilisation) of the spine 20 5-83b
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein 20 8-900
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 19 5-821
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 19 5-823
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 19 5-894
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 18 3-806
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 18 5-836
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 18 5-895
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins 18 8-812
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 17 3-221
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 17 3-820
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of any other joint 17 5-807
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy 16 1-444
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy 16 1-631
Surgical reduction of a dislocated joint 16 5-79b
Machine ventilation and respiratory support for adults 16 8-713
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium 14 3-843
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone 14 5-796
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 14 8-144
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 13 5-030
Other operations on the thyroid gland or parathyroid glands 13 5-069
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 12 3-228
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation 12 8-706
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 11 1-620
Other reconstructive operations on the stomach 11 5-448
Reconstructive operations on the muscles 11 5-853
Insertion of a tube into the trachea for ventilation - intubation 11 8-701
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 10 1-710
Surgical removal of half of the thyroid gland 10 5-061
Removal of the appendix during another operation 10 5-471
Surgical repair of a hernial protrusion of the stomach 10 5-535
Reconstructive surgery of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum 9 5-546
Revision of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis 9 5-78a
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone 9 5-791
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 9 5-852
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium 8 3-825
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region during another operation 8 5-406
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 8 5-808
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 8 5-835
Reconstructive operations on the tendons 8 5-854
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium 7 3-823
Surgical removal of the small intestine 7 5-454
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue from the anus 7 5-490
Revision operations 7 5-983
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 7 8-020
Examination of the intestines by endoscopy via an artificial bowel opening (ostomy) 6 1-652
Uniform basic assessment in terminal care 6 1-774
Surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the leg 6 5-385
Other operations on blood vessels 6 5-399
Other operations on the oesophagus 6 5-429
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the abdominal cavity 6 5-543
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 6 5-79a
Reconstructive operations on a ligament in the knee joint 6 5-803
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the ankle joint 6 5-806
Cardiac or cardiopulmonary resuscitation 6 8-771
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 6 8-982
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of skin or subcutaneous tissues without surgical incision 5 1-490
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of any other digestive tract organ, the peritoneum, or the tissue lying behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneum) through a surgical incision 5 1-559
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep 5 1-791
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 5 1-844
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the musculoskeletal system with contrast medium 5 3-826
Other operations on the liver 5 5-509
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) 5 5-541
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the abdominal wall 5 5-542
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 5 5-783
Operation on bones of the foot 5 5-788
Surgical eradication of a pilonidal sinus 5 5-897
Operation with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 5 5-986
Removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue without anaesthesia (as part of a dressing change) in the presence of a wound 5 8-192
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) during arthroscopy 4 1-482
Examination of the bronchi by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-843
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 4 1-854
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 4 3-800
Other partial removal of the thyroid gland 4 5-062
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the small intestine 4 5-451
Re-operation or other operations on an artificial bowel opening 4 5-464
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the anal region 4 5-492
Other operations on the spermatic cord, spermatic duct or epididymis 4 5-639
Surgical division of adhesions on the ovary and fallopian tube without the aid of equipment for optical magnification 4 5-657
Surgical re-fixation and suture of the capsule or ligaments of the knee joint 4 5-802
Arthroscopic removal and arthroscopic replacement of a knee joint ligament 4 5-815
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 4 5-83a
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles 4 5-856
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list 4 6-002
Use of a system to collect stools 4 8-128
Time-consuming plaster casts 4 8-310
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces not specified 1-204
Measurement of the brain waves - EEG not specified 1-207
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery not specified 1-266
Measurement of oesophageal acidity not specified 1-316
Measurement of gastric acidity not specified 1-317
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
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other digestive organs without surgical incision not specified 1-449
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) without surgical incision not specified 1-471
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision not specified 1-504
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver through a surgical incision not specified 1-551
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the ureter or urinary bladder through a surgical incision not specified 1-562
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the prostate or surrounding tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-563
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586
Examination of the S-shaped part of the large intestine (sigmoid colon) by endoscopy not specified 1-651
Examination of the anus and rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-653
Examination of the rectum by endoscopy not specified 1-654
Investigation of the of the brain, heart, and muscle activity, and respiration during sleep not specified 1-790
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE not specified 3-052
Ultrasound of the stomach with access through the oesophagus not specified 3-053
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract not specified 3-05f
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
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 musculoskeletal system with contrast medium not specified 3-227
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity without contrast medium not specified 3-804
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis without contrast medium not specified 3-805
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function not specified 5-056
Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands not specified 5-067
Tooth extraction not specified 5-230
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401
Surgical removal of the spleen not specified 5-413
Other operations on the spleen not specified 5-419
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422
Operation on the pylorus of the stomach not specified 5-432
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449
Surgical incision into the intestine not specified 5-450
Operation to bypass the normal intestinal channels not specified 5-459
Creation of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening (ostomy), as a standalone operation not specified 5-460
Creation of an artificial bowel opening (ostomy), as a protective measure during another operation not specified 5-462
Closure of an artificial double-barrel bowel opening, relocating the bowel in the abdominal cavity and restoring the patency of the intestine not specified 5-465
Restoration of the natural connection for an artificial (terminal) bowel opening not specified 5-466
Other reconstructive operations on the intestine not specified 5-467
Manipulation of the intestine within the abdominal cavity not specified 5-468
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the rectum with access through the anus not specified 5-482
Surgical removal of the rectum (resection of the rectum) maintaining the anal sphincter not specified 5-484
Surgical treatment of abnormal passages in the region of the anus (anal fistula) not specified 5-491
Surgical treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) not specified 5-493
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the liver not specified 5-501
Reconstructive operations on the liver not specified 5-505
Other operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-514
Other reconstructive operations on the biliary tract not specified 5-516
Other abdominal operations not specified 5-549
Other operations on the ureter not specified 5-569
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572
Other reconstructive operations on the urinary bladder not specified 5-578
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue surrounding the urinary bladder not specified 5-591
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased scrotal tissue not specified 5-612
Surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the ovary not specified 5-651
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the fallopian tube not specified 5-665
Surgical removal and destruction of diseased uterine tissue not specified 5-681
Surgical new fracture and resetting of a badly united fracture of the bones of the face not specified 5-768
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture of a small bone not specified 5-795
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the pelvic margin or pelvic ring not specified 5-798
Other joint surgery by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-819
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder not specified 5-825
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832
Additional information on surgery to the spinal column not specified 5-83w
Operation on the muscles of the hand not specified 5-843
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-851
Surgical amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot not specified 5-865
Surgical incision of a pilonidal sinus not specified 5-891
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] not specified 5-902
Other reconstructive operations on the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-909
Surgical wound care and removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues with burns or chemical burns not specified 5-921
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Drug administration, list 8 not specified 6-008
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100
Removal of a foreign body without a surgical incision not specified 8-101
Removal of a foreign body from the skin without a surgical incision not specified 8-102
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into another organ or tissue for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-148
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-153
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-158
Treatment by washing out (lavage) the abdominal cavity with a drain and temporary closure of the abdominal wall not specified 8-176
Dressings for large areas of skin or serious skin diseases not specified 8-191
Mobilisation of a stiff joint under anaesthesia - brisement force not specified 8-210
Installation and adjustment of a mechanical ventilator for home use not specified 8-716
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion not specified 8-803
Procedure for dialysing the blood outside the body with removal of the poison over a concentration gradient - dialysis not specified 8-854
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) not specified 8-987
Other interdisciplinary neurological treatment of an acute stroke not specified 8-98b