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5-83b.70:

Operations on the spine: Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilization) in the spinal column: By intervertebral cages: 1 segment

You have had a spine operation that involved attaching adjacent vertebrae to each other.

The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc. An area made up of 2 adjacent vertebrae is called a segment.

You have had a spacer inserted in a segment. This type of spacer is inserted where the disk usually is. A spacer has been used to stabilize a segment.

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).