OPS-Code 5-376.8:

Rhythm surgery and other operations on heart and pericardium: Implantation and removal of a heart assist system, open surgical: Paracorporeal pump, biventricular

• 5-376.80 Implantation
• 5-376.81 Removal
• 5-376.83 Isolated pump replacement of one pump, not open surgical
• 5-376.84 Isolated pump replacement of both pumps, not open surgical

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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).