OPS-Code 5-46:
Other operations on small and large intestines and additional information about intestinal surgery
- 5-460 Creation of an ileostomy, double-barreled, as standalone intervention
- 5-461 Creation of an ileostomy, end, as standalone intervention
- 5-462 Creation of an ileostoma (as protective measure) during another intervention
- 5-463 Creation of other ileostomata
- 5-464 Inspection of and other interventions for an ileostomy
- 5-465 Reversal of a double-barrel ileostomy
- 5-466 Restoration of continuity of the intestine with end ileostomata
- 5-467 Other intestinal reconstruction
- 5-468 Intraabdominal manipulation of intestine
- 5-469 Other operations on the intestine
- 5-46a Other operations on the intestine
- 5-46b Additional information about intestinal 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
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).