OPS-Code 5-712.x:
Operations on the vulva: Other excision and destruction of diseased tissue from the vulva: Other
Diseased tissue in the area of your external sex organs was removed or destroyed in a targeted manner.
The external female genital organs include the labia, the clitoris and the skin around the vagina.
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).