OPS-Code 5-012.3:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of the cranial bones [craniotomy and craniectomy]: Drainage of an epidural empyema
Your skull bone was opened to remove pus.
The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium.
An abscess is an accumulation of pus, which is a fluid produced by the body. Pus is produced when the body is fighting an infection.
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 explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).