OPS-Code 5-388.91:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Suture of blood vessels: Jugular vein
You have had your jugular vein sutured.
Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.
The two jugular veins in the neck, right and left, collect blood from the face and brain. The external jugular vein from the face joins the internal jugular vein from the brain below the ear.
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).