OPS-Code 5-328.18:

Excision and resection in lung and bronchus: Extended (pleuro-)pneum(on)ectomy: Pneum(on)ectomy as sleeve pneumectomy: With multiple organ resection

You have had one of your lungs surgically removed.

Tissue was also removed from other organs.

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

Further information

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).