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5-452.xx:

Incision, excision, resection and anastomosis of small and large intestine: Local excision and destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine: Other: Other

Diseased tissue has been removed from your large intestine (colon).

In the colon, water and salts are taken from the bolus. The stool is then excreted via the rectum.

The tissue in your large intestine has been targeted and destroyed.

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).