OPS-Code 5-208.2:
Other operations on middle and inner ear: Incision [opening] and destruction [elimination] of the inner ear: Labyrinthectomy, transtympanic
You had the organ of balance in your inner ear removed.
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 contains the organs of hearing and balance.
The surgery involved creating an opening between your middle ear and your inner ear. Your organ of balance was removed from your inner ear through this opening. The organ of hearing (cochlea) is normally also removed or damaged as part of this procedure. A drug may also be administered through the opening in the cavity that is created. The drug is administered to prevent the regrowth of tissue from the organ of balance.
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).