OPS-Code 5-759.01:
Other birth-assisting operations: Other birth-assisting operations: Tamponade of uterus and vagina: With insertion of tamponade balloon
Bleeding in your uterus or vagina was stopped.
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 stop the bleeding, a balloon was inserted. The balloon was then filled with a fluid. The balloon is intended to apply pressure to the blood vessels, and in this way stop the bleeding.
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).