OPS-Code 5-538:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia
- 5-538.0 Without plastic closure of hernial orifices
- 5-538.1 With plastic closure of hernial orifices
- 5-538.3 With allogeneic or xenogenous material
- 5-538.4 With alloplastic material
- 5-538.5 In recurrence, without plastic closure of hernial orifices
- 5-538.6 In recurrence, with plastic closure of hernial orifices
- 5-538.8 In recurrence, with allogeneic or xenogenous material
- 5-538.9 For repeat, with alloplastic material
- 5-538.a Laparoscopic, without alloplastic, allogeneic or xenogenous material
- 5-538.b For repeat, laparoscopic, without alloplastic, allogeneic or xenogenous material
- 5-538.x Other
- 5-538.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).