OPS-Code 5-237.20:
Removal and restoration of teeth: Root tip resection and root canal treatment: Root tip resection in the lateral teeth area: Without root canal treatment
You had a root tip removal performed on your posterior teeth (molars and premolars).
Every tooth consists of 3 sections: the crown, the tooth neck (cervix) and the tooth root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth. The tooth neck is covered by the gums. The tooth root keeps the tooth in the jawbone.The root tip forms the lower end of the root.
Your root tip removal involved separating and removing the root tip from the root. For this purpose, the jawbone is usually opened at the root tip and closed again at the end of the operation.
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).