OPS-Code 5-184.y:
Operations on auricle and external auditory canal: Plastic correction of protruding ears: Unspecified
Your ear was surgically pinned.
One method of pinning prominent ears is to reshape the cartilage inside the outer ear. In some cases, a small amount of tissue is also removed and the ear pinned using a suture.
The outer ear is the external, visible part of the ear. The internal structure of the outer ear is made of cartilage. This cartilage is covered by soft tissue, such as skin and a small amount of fat.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).