5-011.9:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Approach through the base of the skull: Translabyrinthine
In order to operate on the inside of your skull, instruments were inserted through the cranial bone behind your ear and pushed through your inner ear.
The skull surrounds the brain. It consists of a number of individual bones that are tightly attached to each other.
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
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).