OPS-Code 5-144:
Operations on the lens: Extracapsular cataract extraction [ECCE]
- 5-144.2 Lens nucleus expression and/or aspiration via sclerocorneal approach
- 5-144.3 Lens nucleus emulsification [phacoemulsification] via sclerocorneal approach
- 5-144.4 Lens nucleus expression and/or aspiration via corneal approach
- 5-144.5 Lens nucleus emulsification [phacoemulsification] via corneal approach
- 5-144.x Other
- 5-144.y Unspecified
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).