OPS-Code 5-189.1:
Operations on auricle and external auditory canal: Other operations on the outer ear: Removal of perichondrium for transplantation
You had perichondrium removed from your ear.
The outer ear (or auricle) is the external, visible part of the ear. The internal structure of the outer ear is made of cartilage. Cartilage is firm tissue that is also found in the joints, for example. The cartilage on the ear is surrounded by a thin layer known as the perichondrium. The perichondrium has numerous functions. For example, it supplies the cartridge with nutrients.
Heavily damaged cartilage can be treated with healthy perichondrium. The perichondrium should help the formation of new, healthy cartilage. Perichondrium can also be used to replace other tissue, for example in the ear or nose areas.
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 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).