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Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy: Other diagnostic endoscopy by puncture, incision and intraoperatively: Unspecified

You have had a region of your body examined using endoscopy.

An endoscopic examination involves a thin tube or scope being passed into the relevant region of the body. It is possible for the tube or scope to be passed into the body through a natural opening such as the mouth or the anus. However, access may also be obtained through an incision in the skin. There is a camera at the top of the tube or scope. This camera is used to transmit images from inside the body to the outside during the examination. In this way, the inside of the relevant region of the body can be viewed and assessed for any changes.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).