OPS-Code 5-561:
Operations on the ureter: Incision, resection and (other) enlargement of the ureteral ostium
- 5-561.0 Incision, open surgical
- 5-561.1 Incision, percutaneous transvesical
- 5-561.2 Incision, transurethral
- 5-561.3 Resection, open surgical
- 5-561.4 Resection, percutaneous transvesical
- 5-561.5 Resection, transurethral
- 5-561.6 Balloon dilation, transurethral
- 5-561.7 Bougie insertion, transurethral
- 5-561.8 Resection, laparoscopic or retroperitoneoscopic
- 5-561.x Other
- 5-561.y Unspecified
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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