OPS-Code 5-188.3:
Operations on auricle and external auditory canal: Other reconstruction of the outer ear: Earlobe plasty
You had surgery on your earlobe.
The shape or size of the earlobes can be surgically altered. Earlobe surgery is also possible after an injury.
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).