OPS-Code 5-030.70:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Access to the craniocervical junction and the cervical spine: Cervical spine, ventral: 1 segment
You have had an operation on a section of your cervical spine. The instruments for the operation were inserted via the front of your neck.
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).