5-536.44:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an incisional hernia: With alloplastic, allogeneic or xenogenous material: Open surgical as abdominal wall replacement, for a horizontal defect width of less than 10 cm
You have had an operation to close an incisional hernia.
An incision was made in your skin near the scar.
During the operation the contents of the hernia were replaced in your stomach and the weakness in your abdominal wall was closed. To do this, a large part of your abdominal wall was strengthened using foreign material or tissue. A mesh is often used for this purpose.
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.
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