OPS-Code 5-014.20:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Stereotactic operations on skull, brain and meninges: Drainage of an intracranial abscess: Open surgical
You underwent surgery to remove an abscess from your head.
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. A thin covering may form around an accumulation of pus.
During the surgery, tools were inserted very precisely into the inside of your head. Three-dimensional images of your head were produced for this purpose before the operation. A computer was then used to calculate exactly how the abscess was to be removed.
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).