OPS-Code 5-538.x:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: Other
- 5-538.x0 Open surgical abdominal
- 5-538.x1 Laparoscopic
- 5-538.x3 Open surgical, transthoracic
- 5-538.x4 Open surgical, thoracoabdominal
- 5-538.x5 Thoracoscopic
- 5-538.x6 Thoracoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.x7 Laparoscopic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.x8 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined
- 5-538.x9 Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic combined, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.xa Open surgical, abdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.xb Open surgical, transthoracic, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.xc Open surgical, thoracoabdominal, with repositioning of an intrathoracic stomach
- 5-538.xx 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).