OPS-Code 5-524:
Operations on the pancreas: Partial resection of the pancreas
- 5-524.0 Left-sided resection (without anastomosis)
- 5-524.1 Partial duodenopancreatectomy with partial resection of the stomach (Whipple procedure)
- 5-524.2 Pancreatic head resection, pylorus-preserving
- 5-524.3 Pancreatic head resection, duodenum-preserving
- 5-524.4 Segmental pancreas resection
- 5-524.x Other
- 5-524.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).