OPS-Code 5-538.0:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: Without plastic closure of hernial orifices
- 5-538.00 Open surgical abdominal
- 5-538.01 Laparoscopic
- 5-538.03 Open surgical, transthoracic
- 5-538.04 Open surgical, thoracoabdominal
- 5-538.05 Thoracoscopic
- 5-538.06 Thoracoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.07 Laparoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.08 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined
- 5-538.09 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.0a Open surgical, abdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.0b Open surgical, transthoracic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.0c Open surgical, thoracoabdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.0x Other
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 explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).