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Treatment of voice, language, speech, swallowing and hearing disorders: Treatment of organic and functional language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders

You have been treated because you were having problems speaking or swallowing.

Speech or swallowing problems are treated by specially trained personnel. The treatment is then designed to meet specific needs. The treatment aims to minimize restrictions in speaking or swallowing. The treatment may also involve learning how to better deal with the restrictions.

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).