5-181.8:

Operations on auricle and external auditory canal: Excision and destruction of diseased tissue from the outer ear: Destruction

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Bei Ihnen wurde erkranktes Gewebe am Ohr zerstört.

Um erkranktes Gewebe zu zerstören, benutzt man zum Beispiel Strom oder Kälte. Dadurch soll verhindert werden, dass sich dieses Gewebe weiter ausbreitet.

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

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