Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 485 8-914.12
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium 339 3-802
Medical monitoring of an infectious disease 282 1-930.1
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances 249 5-931.0
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation 212 5-988.3
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 176 5-835.b0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 173 8-917.13
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord without contrast medium 163 3-203
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 138 5-984
Other operations on the spine 128 5-839.a0
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 125 8-917.1x
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 111 5-835.9
93 9-984.7
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 88 5-032.00
Other operations on the spine 81 5-839.5
81 5-83b.70
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 76 5-831.0
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 73 5-032.02
Other operations on the spine 70 5-839.60
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 68 5-836.50
Other operations on the spine 66 5-839.61
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone without surgical incision, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 65 1-481.4
65 5-83b.51
57 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 56 8-930
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 53 5-032.01
Other operations on the spine 53 5-839.0
52 5-83w.0
51 5-896.1a
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 48 5-836.51
45 9-984.b
44 5-83b.50
42 5-83b.71
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 42 5-916.a0
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 39 5-83a.x
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 38 3-200
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 38 5-836.31
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 37 5-032.6
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 35 5-031.02
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 34 8-800.c0
32 9-984.6
31 5-83b.52
31 5-83b.54
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 29 5-836.30
29 5-836.34
Other operations on the spine 29 5-839.a1
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 25 8-914.10
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 24 5-832.1
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture 24 8-410.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle 23 1-480.4
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 22 5-900.1a
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 21 3-207
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 21 5-837.00
Other operations on the spine 19 5-839.a2
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 19 5-916.a1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges 17 5-035.4
Computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis without contrast medium 16 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 16 5-790.0d
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 15 1-266.0
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 15 5-031.5
15 5-836.35
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 14 3-202
14 5-83b.57
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 14 8-144.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 13 1-632.0
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 13 3-225
13 5-83b.55
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 12 5-832.4
Other operations on the spine 11 5-839.62
Transfusion of blood previously taken from a person - autologous blood transfusion 11 8-803.2
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 11 8-982.0
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 10 3-052
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 10 5-030.32
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 10 5-831.6
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 10 8-914.1x
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 9 3-222
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 9 5-030.71
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 9 5-836.40
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 9 5-836.41
9 5-836.55
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 9 8-982.1
9 8-98g.11
9 8-98g.12
Complex differential diagnostic sonography of the vascular system with quantitative evaluation 8 3-035
8 5-836.36
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 7 1-440.a
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the oesophagus and stomach during endoscopy 7 1-63b
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 7 5-831.9
7 5-83b.31
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints 7 8-020.5
Specific dressing techniques 7 8-190.20
7 9-984.9
Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart without a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 6 1-266.1
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 6 5-030.31
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 6 5-036.8
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 6 5-83a.00
6 5-83b.56
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 5 5-032.20
Other operations on the stomach 5 5-449.d3
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 5 8-982.2
5 9-984.a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium 4 3-828
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 4 5-031.01
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-830.2
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 4 5-830.7
4 5-836.38
4 5-83b.72
4 5-896.15
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 3 of the procedures list 4 6-003.40
4 8-831.00
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 4 8-917.10
4 8-98g.10
4 8-98g.13
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.10
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.3x
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 lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.6
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision not specified 1-503.5
Examination of the larynx by endoscopy not specified 1-610.1
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.00
Examination of the oesophagus and the stomach by endoscopy not specified 1-631.0
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy not specified 1-632.1
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
Examination of the large intestine by endoscopy - colonoscopy not specified 1-650.2
Special staining of the lining (mucosa) of the small and large intestine and the anal mucosa during endoscopy not specified 1-655
Examination of the urethra and the urinary bladder by endoscopy not specified 1-661
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium not specified 3-205
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-220
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-221
Computed tomography (CT) of the spine and the spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-223
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium not specified 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the blood vessels apart from main arteries and veins without contrast medium not specified 3-808
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium not specified 3-820
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.1
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 5-030.50
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.62
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine not specified 5-030.70
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 5-031.00
Surgical access to the thoracic spine not specified 5-031.30
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.10
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx not specified 5-032.7
Surgical incision into the spinal canal not specified 5-033.3
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 5-035.3
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.70
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.72
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.83
Surgical opening of the blood vessels or removal of a blood clot not specified 5-380.84
Creating another connection between blood vessels (shunt) or inserting a bypass graft not specified 5-393.55
Re-operation after vascular surgery not specified 5-394.4
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.7
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.20
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.10
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.22
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Reconstructive surgery of the abdominal wall or the peritoneum not specified 5-546.0
Surgical incision into or removal of tissue lying behind the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-590.20
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease not specified 5-780.6z
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue not specified 5-782.ad
Implantation of synthetic bone material not specified 5-785.3d
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789.cd
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 5-790.4f
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture of a small bone not specified 5-795.hz
Surgical implantation of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder not specified 5-824.21
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint not specified 5-829.k1
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.0
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.3
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830.x
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue not specified 5-831.7
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-832.3
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.c0
not specified 5-836.37
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.01
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback not specified 5-837.04
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.63
Other operations on the spine not specified 5-839.7
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) not specified 5-83a.01
not specified 5-83b.10
not specified 5-83b.20
not specified 5-83b.21
not specified 5-83b.22
not specified 5-83b.30
not specified 5-83b.32
not specified 5-83b.40
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.65
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.a5
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-850.d5
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles not specified 5-856.05
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-892.1a
not specified 5-896.06
not specified 5-896.0a
not specified 5-896.16
not specified 5-896.1f
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.04
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.15
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.16
Nature of the graft material not specified 5-930.4
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 1 of the procedures list not specified 6-001.g2
not specified 6-006.21
not specified 6-00a.g
Treatment by injecting a medicine into an organ or tissue, or removal of excess fluid (effusion) e.g. from the joints not specified 8-020.8
Injection or administration of medicines into the urinary bladder not specified 8-132.1
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid not specified 8-144.2
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
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.x
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 8-190.32
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.33
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.40
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.90
Radiotherapy with high-energy beams for cancer - high voltage radiotherapy not specified 8-522.91
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
Others therapeutic procedures to influence the immune system not specified 8-547.1
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with electric shocks - defibrillation not specified 8-640.0
Use of a face, nasal, or laryngeal mask for mechanical ventilation not specified 8-706
not specified 8-713.0
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.c1
Transfusion of other plasma components or genetically engineered blood proteins not specified 8-812.60
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
Anaesthesia with administration of an anaesthetic into a vein not specified 8-900
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord not specified 8-915
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine not specified 8-917.12
Comprehensive pain control for acute pain not specified 8-919
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.3
not specified 8-98g.14