OPS-Code 1-559.0:
Incisional biopsy of other digestive organs, diaphragm and (retro-)peritoneum: Incisional biopsy of other digestive organs, peritoneum and retroperitoneal tissue: Oesophagus
Tissue samples have been taken from your esophagus.
The oesophagus or gullet connects the mouth with the stomach. It is made up of a muscular tube. The muscles in the oesophagus move food into the stomach.
The tissue samples were taken during an operation.
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).