OPS-Code 5-388.03:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Suture of blood vessels: External carotid artery
You have had your external carotid artery sutured.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
There is a large cartoid artery on either side of the front of the neck. In its course, the common carotid artery branches into two arteries, namely, the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery. The internal carotid artery runs through an opening in the skull and supplies blood to the brain. The external carotid artery supplies blood to the face.
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).