5-281.0:
Operations in the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal area: Tonsillectomy (without adenotomy): With dissection technique
You have had an operation to remove one or both of your palatine tonsils.
The palate is the roof of the mouth. The front of the palate consists of a bone plate, the hard palate. At the rear, the palate transitions into the soft palate. At the back of the palate, in the middle, hangs the uvula. To the side of this are the palatine arches. The tonsils are on the left and right between the palatal arches. The tonsils are part of the immune system.
There may be various reasons why palatine tonsils are removed. For example, the operation may be necessary if the palatine tonsils often become inflamed or enlarged.
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).