OPS-Code 5-214.4:
Operations on the nose: Submucosal resection and plastic reconstruction of the nasal septum: Closure of a septal perforation with mucosal advancement flaps
You had an operation on your nasal septum.
We need our noses for breathing and smelling. The outside of the nose is composed of bone and cartilage. The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two halves. The inside of the nose is lined with a moist mucous membrane. The nasal concha are bony protrusions in the nose, and also lined with mucous membrane.
The surgery involved closing a hole in your nasal septum. The mucous membrane inside your nose was stretched over the hole and stitched into place for this purpose. It may also be necessary to replace cartilage. In this case, cartilage can be taken from the ear, for example, and implanted in the nasal septum.
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).