OPS-Code 5-399.k:
Other operations on blood vessels and additional information about operations on blood vessels: Other blood vessel operations: Sheathing of the aortic root and ascending aorta with a custom-made prosthesis
Your aorta was surgically sheathed with a stent.
The aorta begins at the heart itself. First it runs upwards and then it arches down through the chest to the abdomen. At approximately the level of the navel, the aorta branches into 2 large blood vessels. These blood vessels first run to the pelvis and then to the legs.
The stent surrounds the top part of the aorta. This should stabilize the aorta.
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).