OPS-Code 5-069.01:
Operations on thyroid gland and parathyroid gland: Other operations on thyroid gland and parathyroid gland: Suture (after injury): Parathyroid gland
You have had an operation on your parathyroid glands.
The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands at the edge of the thyroid gland.
You had a wound on your parathyroid glands. The wound has been stitched up.
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).