5-758.1:
Other birth-assisting operations: Reconstruction of female genital organs after rupture, postpartum [perineal laceration]: Uterus
One or more tears in your womb have been sutured.
Your womb tore when you were giving birth to your child.
The uterus or womb sits in the pelvis and is pear-shaped. The narrower part extends downward into the vagina and is called the cervix. When a woman is pregnant, the child grows in her uterus.
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).