OPS-Code 5-024.0:
Other operations on skull, brain and meninges: Inspect and remove liquor drains: Inspect a valve
You had repeat surgery due to a problem with your cerebrospinal fluid drain.
There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.
Cerebrospinal fluid can be drained using a tube, for example. A valve is usually used on this type of drain to regulate how much cerebrospinal fluid flows out. You had repeat surgery due to a problem with this type of valve.
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).