OPS-Code 5-679.0:
Operations on the cervix uteri: Other operations on the cervix uteri: Removal of cerclage material
Stitches previously intended to stabilize your cervix were removed.
The uterus or womb sits in the pelvis and is pear-shaped. The narrower part extends downward into the vagina and is called the cervix. When a woman is pregnant, the child grows in her uterus.
To stabilize the cervix, stitches with previously made around the part of the cervix that protrudes into the vagina. The stitches were intended to prevent the cervix from widening.
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).