OPS-Code 5-208.0:
Other operations on middle and inner ear: Incision [opening] and destruction [elimination] of the inner ear: Cochleosaccotomy
Your inner ear was intentionally damaged.
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 inner ear contains the organs of hearing and balance.
To treat certain diseases, it is necessary to cause deliberate damage to the inner ear. For this purpose, an instrument was inserted into your inner ear through a point of connection between your middle ear and inner ear. Targeted movements of the instrument caused the destruction of part of your inner ear.
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).