OPS-Code 5-202.5:
Other operations on middle and inner ear: Incision in mastoid process and middle ear: Tympanotomy with sealing of the round and/or oval window membrane
You had surgery on your middle ear.
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 middle ear begins behind the eardrum. It consists of the air-filled tympanic cavity and the 3 ossicles.
The inner ear connects directly to the middle ear. The inner ear is filled with fluid. There are two openings, known as windows, in the wall between the middle ear and the inner ear. These windows are covered by thin layers of skin.
Certain health conditions or injuries can cause fluid to leak out of the inner ear. To prevent this, the area between your middle ear and your inner ear was surgically sealed. One or both of the windows in this area may be sealed in this type of surgery. Connective tissue or fragments of cartilage may be used for this purpose, for example.
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).