OPS-Code 5-328.3x:
Excision and resection in lung and bronchus: Extended (pleuro-)pneum(on)ectomy: Pleuropneum(on)ectomy: Other
You have had one of your lungs surgically removed.
The operation also involved removing the smooth membrane around your lungs.The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. There is a narrow cavity between the two membranes. This cavity is filled with some fluid.
Tissue was also removed from another location.
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).