OPS-Code 5-83b.50:
Operations on the spine: Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilization) in the spinal column: By screw-rod system: 1 segment
You have had a spine operation that involved attaching adjacent vertebrae to each other.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc.An area made up of 2 adjacent vertebrae is called a segment.
In your case, the vertebrae of a spinal segment were connected to each other and stabilized in this way. Screws and a rod were used for this purpose. The screws were inserted into the vertebrae. A pin was then used to attach the screws to one another.
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).