OPS-Code 5-231.50:
Removal and restoration of teeth: Surgical tooth removal (by osteotomy): Removal of a fractured root or radix relicta: One tooth
You have had a broken tooth root surgically removed.
The tooth root fixes a tooth to the jaw bone.
The operation involved opening up your jaw bone.
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).