OPS-Code 5-243.1:
Operations on gums, alveolae and jaw: Excision of an odontogenic pathological change in the jaw: In the upper jaw with opening of the maxillary sinus
A pathological change to your upper jaw was removed.
The change came from your teeth. The operation involved opening up your maxillary sinus. The maxillary sinus is in the upper jawbone. This is part of the paranasal sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the skull.
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).