OPS-Code 5-280.1:
Operations in the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal area: Transoral incision and drainage of a pharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess: Parapharyngeal
A targeted incision was made in an abscess on your throat and the abscess was removed.
The throat begins behind the mouth and nose. The throat connects the mouth and nose with the windpipe (trachea) and gullet (oesophagus).
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).