OPS-Code 5-585.3:
Operations on the urethra: Transurethral incision of (diseased) tissue in the urethra: Incision in the sphincter urethrae externus
An incision was made in your urethra from the inside.
When you have to pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out. There are two sphincter muscles on the urethra. One where the urethra joins the bladder, and one that surrounds the urethra. When these sphincter muscles contract the urine is retained in the body. A specific tool was inserted into your urethra. This made an incision in the sphincter muscle around the urethra. This should enable the urine to flow out of the bladder more easily and stop it from building up.
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).