OPS-Code 5-346.a1:
Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Plastic reconstruction of chest wall: Correction of a chest deformity: Funnel chest, with subcutaneous prosthesis
You have had funnel chest surgery to correct a sunken breastbone.
With funnel chest, the front of the chest has an indent in the middle where the sternum is.The sternum is a flat bone at the front of the chest. The ribs and the two collarbones are attached to the sternum.
The indent on your chest was filled with a special material during an operation. The shape of the material is precisely tailored to the indent in your ribcage. The material was inserted beneath your skin.
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).