OPS-Code 5-241.0:
Operations on gums, alveolae and jaw: Gingivoplasty: Flap surgery
The shape of your gums was surgically changed.
The gums surround the teeth and cover parts of the jawbone.
A piece of tissue from another part of the body was used during your operation.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
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).