OPS-Code 5-380.9b:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Incision, embolectomy and thrombectomy of blood vessels: Femoral vein
You have had a vein in your thigh opened up by an incision.
Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.
When a blood vessel is surgically opened, deposits or blood clots can be removed from the inside of the blood vessel.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).