OPS-Code 5-014:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Stereotactic operations on skull, brain and meninges
- 5-014.1 Drainage of an intracranial hematoma
- 5-014.2 Drainage of an intracranial abscess
- 5-014.6 Implant or explant of radioactive material as standalone intervention (interstitial brachytherapy)
- 5-014.9 Implant or replacement of intracerebral electrodes
- 5-014.b Inspection of intracerebral electrodes
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).