OPS-Code 5-159:
Operations on retina, choroidea and vitreous body: Vitrectomy via other approach and other operations on the vitreous body
- 5-159.0 Anterior vitrectomy via an approach other than pars plana
- 5-159.1 Cutting of a vitreous prolapse
- 5-159.2 Removal of vitreous strands
- 5-159.3 Laser cutting of the posterior vitreous membrane
- 5-159.4 Transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy with disposable instruments
- 5-159.x Other
- 5-159.y Unspecified
Note
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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).