OPS-Code 5-013:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of brain and meninges
- 5-013.0 Drainage of subdural fluid
- 5-013.1 Drainage of a subdural hematoma
- 5-013.2 Drainage of a subdural empyema
- 5-013.3 Drainage of intracerebral fluid
- 5-013.4 Drainage of an intracerebral hematoma
- 5-013.5 Drainage of an intracerebral abscess
- 5-013.6 Removal of an intracerebral foreign body
- 5-013.7 Leucotomy [lobotomy] or tractotomy
- 5-013.8 Debridement of a contusion
- 5-013.x Other
- 5-013.y Unspecified
Note
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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
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