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5-013.40:

Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of brain and meninges: Drainage of an intracerebral hematoma: Open surgical

An operation was done to remove a hematoma from your brain.

When blood accumulates in tissue, it is known as a hematoma. A hematoma can displace tissue or press on it.

In the skull, the brain is surrounded by the meninges. To remove the hematoma from your brain, we cut through your cranial bone and your meninges.

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).