Thoraxchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 459 1-620.00
Measurement of lung function in an airtight cabin - whole body plethysmography 345 1-710
Analysis of the amount of carbon monoxide taken in and given off by the lungs 292 1-711
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 235 8-144.0
Keeping the respiratory tract open by means of a tube through the mouth or nose 232 8-700.x
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest without contrast medium 181 3-202
Computed tomography of the chest with contrast medium 152 3-222
Computer-assisted analysis of the images with 3D-analysis 133 3-990
129 5-98c.1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head without contrast medium 119 3-800
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head with contrast medium 114 3-820
Quantitative analysis of specific values such as organ function or blood flow rate 114 3-993
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 104 5-333.1
Six-minute walk test (as described by Guyatt) 96 1-715
Surgical removal of the pleura 88 5-344.40
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 77 8-144.1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 72 5-322.g1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 69 5-324.71
66 9-984.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 59 1-432.01
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 55 5-340.b
51 9-984.8
50 9-984.b
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis 46 5-345.5
Surgical removal of the pleura 45 5-344.3
Imaging procedure to show the lungs by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) 43 3-703.0
Complete, surgical removal of all lymph nodes as a standalone operation 43 5-404.8
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes, spleen or thymus gland through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound 37 1-426.3
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 37 1-691.0
Measurement of the composition of respired air at rest and on physical exercise 37 1-712
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 34 1-430.10
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 32 1-620.10
Ultrasound of the lungs with access through the respiratory tract 32 3-05f
Other operations on the chest 31 5-349.6
30 9-984.6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 26 5-322.h4
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopy 25 1-632.0
25 5-98c.0
Examination of the chest or mediastinum by endoscopy 21 1-691.1
Imaging procedure to show the musculoskeletal system using nuclear radiation (scintigraphy) 21 3-705.0
Surgical removal of the pleura 20 5-344.42
20 5-896.0a
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 18 1-430.20
Computed tomography of the abdomen with contrast medium 18 3-225
Clearance of several lymph nodes from a region [as a standalone operation] 18 5-402.d
Function-orientated physical exercises and uses 15 8-561.2
Ultrasound of the tissue behind the abdominal cavity with access through the oesophagus 14 3-05a
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest with contrast medium 14 3-822
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions 14 5-333.0
Other operations on the chest 13 5-349.7
Removal of a foreign body from the skin without a surgical incision 13 8-102.3
Transfusion of blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient 12 8-800.c0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the mediastinum and other organs in the chest through a surgical incision 11 1-581.4
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy 11 1-620.1x
Computed tomography of the head with contrast medium 11 3-220
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 11 5-324.b1
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing 11 9-320
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland 10 5-077.5
10 5-896.1a
9 1-620.30
Imaging procedure to show a section of the body by means of radioactivity and computed tomography (SPECT) 9 3-724.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the upper digestive tract, biliary tract or the pancreas by endoscopy 8 1-440.a
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the pericardium, or removal of the pericardium 8 5-372.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus 7 5-320.0
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 7 5-322.g2
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection 7 5-323.63
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 7 5-340.0
Other operations on the larynx or trachea 6 5-319.b
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura 6 5-340.d
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels 6 5-401.70
Insertion of a small tube (cannula) or catheter into the space between the lungs and ribs for the drainage of fluid 6 8-144.2
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 6 8-914.1x
6 9-984.9
Removal of a tissue sample (biopsy) from hormone-producing organs under ultrasound guidance 5 1-408.0
Examination of the trachea or bronchi by endoscopy, through a surgical incision, or during an operation 5 1-690.0
Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast medium 5 3-200
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen without contrast medium 5 3-207
X-rays of small arteries with contrast medium 5 3-608
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal cavity with contrast medium 5 3-825
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 5 5-322.e5
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 5 5-342.03
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall 5 5-343.0
Examination of the left side of the heart with a tube (catheter) inserted into the heart via an artery 4 1-275.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy 4 1-430.30
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) through the oesophagus - TEE 4 3-052
Computed tomography (CT) of the musculoskeletal system without contrast medium 4 3-205
Computed tomography of the neck with contrast medium 4 3-221
X-rays of the arteries in the chest with contrast medium 4 3-603
X-ray of the veins in a limb with contrast medium (phlebography) and demonstration of the drainage region 4 3-614
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account 4 5-322.e4
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung 4 5-324.b2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum 4 5-342.11
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 4 5-916.a0
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy 4 8-100.50
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) 4 8-836.98
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.2x
Additional information on materials used 4 8-83b.n0
Treatment of pain by the introduction of a liquid anaesthetic around other nerves outside the brain and spinal cord 4 8-915
not specified 1-274.30
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.00
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.0x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.11
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.1x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.2x
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the respiratory tract by endoscopy not specified 1-430.x
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 liver, biliary tract or the pancreas with a needle through the skin not specified 1-441.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the liver, biliary tract or the pancreas through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-442.0
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the lower digestive tract by endoscopy not specified 1-444.7
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 joints or bursae through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-484.5
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 1-493.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.4
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of other organs or tissues through the skin, guided by imaging procedures such as ultrasound not specified 1-494.7
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.1
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of lymph nodes through a surgical incision not specified 1-586.3
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.01
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.0x
Examination of the trachea and the bronchi by endoscopy not specified 1-620.11
not specified 1-620.3x
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 1-650.1
Investigation of the activity of the heart and lungs during sleep not specified 1-791
Examination of the space between the lungs and ribs by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-844
Examination of the liver by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-845
Other examination by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle not specified 1-859.x
X-rays of the breast not specified 3-100.0
X-rays of the stomach with contrast medium not specified 3-138
Computed tomography (CT) of the neck without contrast medium not specified 3-201
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
Computed tomography (CT) of the blood vessels other than the main arteries and veins near the heart with contrast medium not specified 3-228
X-rays of the arteries in the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-605
X-rays of the arteries in the legs with contrast medium not specified 3-607
Imaging procedure to show the thyroid gland by means of radioactivity (scintigraphy) not specified 3-701
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord without contrast medium not specified 3-802
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck with contrast medium not specified 3-821
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and spinal cord with contrast medium not specified 3-823
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast with contrast medium not specified 3-827
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis with contrast medium not specified 3-82a
Partial or complete removal of the thymus gland not specified 5-077.1
Insertion of a permanent, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-312.0
Surgical removal or destruction of (diseased tissue in) the trachea not specified 5-314.02
Reconstructive operations on the trachea not specified 5-316.0
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in a bronchus not specified 5-320.4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.d1
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.ec
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.f4
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h5
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h6
Surgical removal of lung tissue, without taking the anatomical divisions of the lungs into account not specified 5-322.h7
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.41
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.43
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.52
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.53
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.62
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.72
Surgical removal of one or two lung segments - segment resection not specified 5-323.73
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.31
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.32
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.61
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.7x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.91
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.a1
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b3
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung not specified 5-324.b4
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.01
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.1x
Surgical removal of one or two lobes of the lung and some of the adjacent tissue not specified 5-325.51
Surgical removal of one lung with or without taking the associated pleura not specified 5-327.1
Surgical removal of a lung with or without taking the associated pleura, as well as some of the surrounding tissue not specified 5-328.01
Division of adhesions between the lungs and chest wall - lysis of adhesions not specified 5-333.x
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.1
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.8
Reconstructive operation on the lungs or branches of the trachea (bronchi) not specified 5-334.x
Other operations on the lungs or bronchi not specified 5-339.66
not specified 5-339.a
not specified 5-339.b
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.1
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.2
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.a
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340.c
Surgical incision into the mediastinum not specified 5-341.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.01
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.02
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.1x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the mediastinum not specified 5-342.x
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.1
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.2
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.4
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the chest wall not specified 5-343.7
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.0
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.12
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.41
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.5
Surgical removal of the pleura not specified 5-344.x
Obliteration of the space between the lungs and ribs - pleurodesis not specified 5-345.6
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.60
Reconstructive operations on the chest wall not specified 5-346.x
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.2
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.30
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.40
Operation on the diaphragm not specified 5-347.x
Other operations on the chest not specified 5-349.x
Other operations on the heart or pericardium not specified 5-379.5
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399.5
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.00
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.50
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401.e
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the oesophagus not specified 5-422.1
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429.7
Surgical insertion of a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall for artificial feeding not specified 5-431.20
Other operations on the stomach not specified 5-449.d3
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.61
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.62
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452.82
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.d3
Other operations on the intestine not specified 5-469.e3
Surgical repair of a diaphragmatic hernia (hiatus hernia) not specified 5-538.43
Surgical repair of a diaphragmatic hernia (hiatus hernia) not specified 5-538.x
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572.1
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths not specified 5-852.45
Removal or transplantation of muscles, tendons or their sheaths with surgical unification of the small blood vessels not specified 5-858.75
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-894.1a
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture not specified 5-900.1a
Re-operation of a skin graft not specified 5-907.2a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a1
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin not specified 5-916.a2
Nature of the graft material not specified 5-930.4
Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement not specified 5-932.42
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.0
Operation using lasers not specified 5-985.6
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.57
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.p5
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.pc
Administration of medicines in accordance with List 2 of the procedures list not specified 6-002.r6
Administration of medicines according to List 5 of the Catalogue of Procedures not specified 6-005.d1
not specified 6-006.c
not specified 6-007.4
not specified 6-00b.f
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.40
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.4x
Removal of a foreign body by endoscopy not specified 8-100.5x
Exchange or removal of a feeding tube inserted into the stomach through the skin not specified 8-123.0
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 the chest with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-152.x
Other treatment by irrigation or lavage not specified 8-179.x
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.21
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.23
Specific dressing techniques not specified 8-190.33
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.11
Cancer treatment for one or more days with chemotherapy drugs administered into a vein or beneath the skin not specified 8-542.12
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 blood, red blood cells or platelets from a donor to a recipient not specified 8-800.g1
not specified 8-831.00
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0c
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0q
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.0s
Treatment of a vessel with access via a tube (catheter) not specified 8-836.8k
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.00
Treatment of the heart and/or the coronary arteries with access through a tube (catheter) along the blood vessels not specified 8-837.s0
not specified 8-83b.87
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.a1
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c5
Additional information on materials used not specified 8-83b.c6
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0q
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.0s
Implantation of non-drug eluting tubing (stents) in blood vessels not specified 8-840.1s
Regional pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a space in the spinal canal (epidural space) not specified 8-910
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 not specified 8-930
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.1
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.2
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care not specified 8-982.3
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
not specified 8-98g.10