OPS-Code 5-011.1:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Approach through the base of the skull: Transethmoidal
In order to operate on the inside of your skull, instruments were inserted through your nose.
The skull surrounds the brain. It consists of a number of individual bones that are tightly attached to each other. At the front, these bones are adjacent to the face.
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).