OPS-Code 5-453:

Incision, excision, resection and anastomosis of small and large intestine: Exclusion of a segment of intestine as standalone intervention (e.g. in repeated plastic surgery)

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

Further information

Source

The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).