OPS-Code 5-357.4:
Operations on cardiac valves and septa and vessels near the heart: Operations for congenital vascular anomalies: Vena cava
You have had an operation on one of your venae cavae.
The vena cava are large blood vessels. They collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and carry it back to the heart. There is a superior and inferior vena cava.Before you were born, one of your venae cavae developed in an unusual way.
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).