5-370.1:
Rhythm surgery and other operations on heart and pericardium: Pericardiotomy and cardiotomy: Pericardiotomy
An incision has been made in your pericardium.
The pericardium is a layer of connective tissue surrounding the heart. There is some fluid in the pericardium (heart sac). So the heart is able to move inside this lining.
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
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