OPS-Code 5-278.32:
Other operations on mouth and face: Resection of the cheek with plastic reconstruction: With partial mandibular resection, with continuity transection: Reconstruction with a free microvascular anastomosis graft
Your cheek was surgically removed and restored.
The operation involved removing part of your lower jaw bone. Tissue from another part of your body was used to restore your cheek. The blood vessels from this tissue were connected to your facial blood vessels.
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).