OPS-Code 5-07:
Operations on other endocrine glands
- 5-070 Exploration of the adrenal gland (area)
- 5-071 Partial adrenalectomy
- 5-072 Adrenalectomy
- 5-073 Other operations on the adrenal gland
- 5-074 Excision and resection of diseased pineal gland tissue
- 5-075 Excision and resection of diseased pituitary gland tissue
- 5-076 Other operations on the pituitary gland
- 5-077 Excision and resection of the thymus
- 5-078 Other operations on the thymus
- 5-079 Operations on other endocrine glands
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).