OPS-Code 5-349.3:
Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Other surgery on the thorax: Removal of osteosynthesis material
Metal has been removed from your ribcage.
This metal was inserted into you in a previous operation in order to treat a broken bone in your ribcage. That operation involved using metal to join the bone segments together. The aim was to make your sternum grow back together properly.The sternum is a flat bone at the front of the chest. The ribs and the two collarbones are attached to the sternum.
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).