OPS-Code 5-217.0:
Operations on the nose: Plastic reconstruction of the outer nose: Columella
You had surgery to restore your nasal column (columella).
The nasal column is the oblong structure between the two nostrils at the lower end of the nose.
During surgery, tissue from another part of the body can be used to reconstruct the nasal column. This tissue may be taken from the face or from another site further away on the body.
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).