OPS-Code
5-449:
Other operations on the stomach: Other operations on the stomach
- 5-449.0 Sclerotization of fundus varices
- 5-449.1 Figure 8 sutures for fundus varices
- 5-449.2 Fundal block
- 5-449.3 Elimination of a gastric volvulus
- 5-449.4 Closure of a gastrointestinal fistula
- 5-449.5 Figure 8 sutures or oversew for an ulcus ventriculi
- 5-449.7 Dilatation
- 5-449.8 Ligature (banding) for fundus varices
- 5-449.b Bougie insertion
- 5-449.c Endoloop
- 5-449.d Clips
- 5-449.e Injection
- 5-449.h Implantation or replacement of a self-expanding prosthesis
- 5-449.j Removal of a self-expanding prosthesis
- 5-449.k Implantation or replacement of a non-self-expanding prosthesis
- 5-449.m Removal of a non-self-expanding prosthesis
- 5-449.n Implantation or replacement of a gastric pacemaker or replacement of a gastric pacemaker’s sensors without replacement of the gastric pacemaker
- 5-449.p Inspection or removal of a gastric pacemaker’s sensors
- 5-449.q Inspection or removal of a gastric pacemaker unit
- 5-449.s Tissue acquisition or tissue closure by a ring-shaped clip attached to an endoscope
- 5-449.t Hemostasis by applying absorbent substances
- 5-449.u Removal of clips by electric disintegration
- 5-449.v Hemostasis by applying hydrogel-forming peptide substances
- 5-449.w Implantation of radiotherapy markers
- 5-449.x Other
- 5-449.y Unspecified
Note
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