5-378.0x:

Rhythm surgery and other operations on heart and pericardium: Removal, replacement and correction of a heart pacemaker and defibrillator: Unit removal: Other

You have had a particular device for your heart removed.

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).