OPS-Code 5-538.9:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: For repeat, with alloplastic material
- 5-538.90 Open surgical abdominal
- 5-538.91 Laparoscopic
- 5-538.93 Open surgical, transthoracic
- 5-538.94 Open surgical, thoracoabdominal
- 5-538.95 Thoracoscopic
- 5-538.96 Thoracoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.97 Laparoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.98 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined
- 5-538.99 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.9a Open surgical, abdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.9b Open surgical, transthoracic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.9c Open surgical, thoracoabdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.9x 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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