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OPS-Code 5-839.0:

Operations on the spine: Other operations on the spine: Removal of osteosynthesis material

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In einer Operation an Ihrer Wirbelsäule wurden Hilfsmittel zur Stabilisierung entfernt.

Um Knochen oder Knochenteile zu stabilisieren, können verschiedene Hilfsmittel verwendet werden. Diese können beispielsweise aus Metall oder Kunststoff bestehen.

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).