OPS-Code 5-838:
Operations on the spine: Complex reconstruction of the spinal column (in children and adolescents)
- 5-838.0 Epiphysiodesis, dorso-ventral
- 5-838.1 Epiphysiodesis with dorsal vertebral fusion, unilateral
- 5-838.2 Epiphysiodesis with dorsal vertebral fusion, bilateral
- 5-838.3 Subcutaneous Harrington instrumentation
- 5-838.c Guided growth epiphysiodesis using shape memory alloy (SMA) staples
- 5-838.d Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs [VEPTR]
- 5-838.e Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of extracorporeal expandable rods
- 5-838.f Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of a growing or guided growth system
- 5-838.g Surgical lengthening of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs [VEPTR]
- 5-838.h Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of intracorporeal expandable rods
- 5-838.x Other
- 5-838.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
The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).