OPS-Code 5-491:
Operations on the anus: Surgical treatment for anal fistulas
- 5-491.0 Incision (transection)
- 5-491.1 Excision
- 5-491.2 Thread drainage
- 5-491.3 Closure of anal fistulas using plug technique
- 5-491.4 Excision of an inter- or transsphincteric anal fistula with mucosal flap closure
- 5-491.5 Excision of an anal fistula with musculomucosal flap closure
- 5-491.x Other
- 5-491.y Unspecified
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).