OPS-Code 5-012:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of the cranial bones [craniotomy and craniectomy]
- 5-012.0 Decompression
- 5-012.1 Drainage of epidural fluid
- 5-012.2 Drainage of an epidural hematoma
- 5-012.3 Drainage of an epidural empyema
- 5-012.4 Removal of a foreign body from a cranial bone
- 5-012.5 Removal of alloplastic material from a cranial bone
- 5-012.6 Reoperation with introduction of a drain
- 5-012.7 Implantation of a drug delivery system
- 5-012.8 Removal of a drug delivery system
- 5-012.x Other
- 5-012.y Unspecified
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).