OPS-Code 5-538.4:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: With alloplastic material
- 5-538.40 Open surgical abdominal
- 5-538.41 Laparoscopic
- 5-538.43 Open surgical, transthoracic
- 5-538.44 Open surgical, thoracoabdominal
- 5-538.45 Thoracoscopic
- 5-538.46 Thoracoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.47 Laparoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.48 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined
- 5-538.49 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.4a Open surgical, abdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.4b Open surgical, transthoracic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.4c Open surgical, thoracoabdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.4x Other
Note
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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
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