OPS-Code 5-315:
Other surgery on larynx and trachea and additional information about surgery on larynx and trachea: Reconstruction of the larynx
- 5-315.0 Suture (after injury)
- 5-315.1 Closure of a fistula
- 5-315.2 Glottis extension plasty (endolaryngeal)
- 5-315.3 Construction of a neoglottis
- 5-315.4 Larynx extension plasty
- 5-315.5 Plastic reconstruction of the larynx
- 5-315.6 Plastic reconstruction of a vocal cord
- 5-315.7 Inspection of a neoglottis
- 5-315.8 Inspection of a vocal cord plasty
- 5-315.9 Lateral fixation of vocal cords from outside
- 5-315.a Implantation or replacement of an artificial larynx
- 5-315.b Removal of an artificial larynx
- 5-315.c Placement or replacement of a valve system for the artificial larynx
- 5-315.d Removal of a valve system for the artificial larynx
- 5-315.x Other
- 5-315.y Unspecified
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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).