OPS-Code 5-327.8:
Excision and resection in lung and bronchus: Simple (pleuro-)pneum(on)ectomy: Pneum(on)ectomy, postmortal [for transplantation]
The lung has been removed for an organ donation.
The lungs are on the left and right side of the ribcage. They are also connected to the nose and mouth via the bronchial tubes and windpipe (trachea).
Certain organs can only be donated by deceased individuals because life is impossible without those organs. These include the heart or the lungs, for example. You can specify before you die whether you wish to donate organs. You may also specify which organs you wish to donate. If you have not specified anything, that decision is taken by your next of kin after you die.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).