OPS-Code 5-369.2:
Operations on the coronary vessels: Other operations on the coronary vessels: Closure of an acquired coronary fistula
A fistula at your coronary arteries has been closed.
The heart muscle is supplied with oxygen-rich blood via the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that run around the outside of the heart.
A fistula had formed at one of your coronary arteries. A fistula like this can connect a coronary artery to another blood vessel or to the inside of the heart.
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).