OPS-Code 5-986.2:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Minimally invasive technique: Use of a single-port system in laparoscopic surgery
Just one incision was made for your laparoscopy.
A laparoscopy usually involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Additional small incisions in the abdomen can also be made. This allows instruments such as forceps or scissors to be passed through. In your case, only a single incision in the abdomen was required. This incision is usually at the belly button.
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).