OPS-Code 5-200.y:
Other operations on middle and inner ear: Paracentesis [myringotomy]: Unspecified
You had an incision in your eardrum.
The ear is a sensory organ that is used to hear and to maintain one’s balance. There are 3 different areas in the ear: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.The outer ear begins at the auricle and then becomes the external auricular canal. The end of the external auricular canal is sealed by a thin membrane. This membrane is known as the eardrum.
The middle ear begins behind the eardrum. It consists of the air-filled tympanic cavity and the 3 ossicles.The middle ear is connected to the throat by a passageway. This allows air to get to the middle ear.
An incision in the eardrum involves making a small cut in the eardrum to open it. The opening created in the eardrum enables better ventilation of the middle ear. Fluid from the middle ear can also be drained through this opening.
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).