OPS-Code 5-538.3:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: With allogeneic or xenogenous material
- 5-538.30 Open surgical abdominal
- 5-538.31 Laparoscopic
- 5-538.33 Open surgical, transthoracic
- 5-538.34 Open surgical, thoracoabdominal
- 5-538.35 Thoracoscopic
- 5-538.36 Thoracoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.37 Laparoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.38 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined
- 5-538.39 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.3a Open surgical, abdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.3b Open surgical, transthoracic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.3c Open surgical, thoracoabdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.3x 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).