OPS-Code 5-42a.2:
Operations on the oesophagus: Other operations on the oesophagus: Endoscopic stent fixation by a ring-shaped clip attached to an endoscope
A small tube was held in your oesophagus with a special clip during an oesophageal endoscopy.
An oesophageal endoscopy involves inserting an examination instrument via the mouth or nose and advancing it into the oesophagus. Such a device may be a flexible or rigid tube. Images from the oesophagus are transmitted via a camera or multiple lenses. Small instruments such as forceps can also be introduced into the oesophagus through the tube.
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).