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5-364.13:

Operations on the coronary vessels: Use of a mechanical anastomosis system in operations on the coronary vessels: Use of a mechanical anastomosis system, distal (on the coronary vessels): 4 anastomoses

A special aid was used in surgery on your coronary arteries.

The heart is supplied with oxygen-rich blood via the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that run around the outside of the heart.

The special aid was used to connect some replacement blood vessels to your coronary arteries.

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).