OPS-Code 5-155:
Operations on retina, choroidea and vitreous body: Destruction of diseased retina and choroidea tissue
- 5-155.0 By diathermy
- 5-155.1 By cryocoagulation
- 5-155.2 By photocoagulation
- 5-155.3 By local laser coagulation
- 5-155.4 By two-dimensional laser coagulation
- 5-155.5 By transpupillary thermotherapy
- 5-155.6 By photodynamic therapy
- 5-155.7 By other laser therapy
- 5-155.8 Brachytherapy by sewing in a radioactive applicator
- 5-155.x Other
- 5-155.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).