OPS-Code 5-071.01:
Operations on other endocrine glands: Partial adrenalectomy: Excision of diseased tissue: Open surgical abdominal
Diseased tissue was surgically removed from your adrenal gland.
The adrenal glands are at the top of the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce many different hormones that affect things like blood pressure and blood sugar levels. The operation involved making an incision in your abdomen.
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).