OPS-Code

5-838.f:

Operations on the spine: Complex reconstruction of the spinal column (in children and adolescents): Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of a growing or guided growth system

• 5-838.f0 Instrumentation of up to 7 vertebral bodies with screw-rod system
• 5-838.f1 Instrumentation of more than 7 vertebral bodies with screw-rod system
• 5-838.f2 Instrumentation of up to 9 vertebral bodies with screw-band system
• 5-838.f3 Instrumentation of more than 9 vertebral bodies with screw-band system

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).