OPS-Code 5-422.61:
Operations on the oesophagus: Local excision and destruction of diseased oesophagus tissue: Number of polyps with at least 2 cm diameter: 2 or more polyps
Some mucous membrane bulges that were at least 2 centimeters in size have been removed from your esophagus.
The oesophagus or gullet connects the mouth with the stomach. It is made up of a muscular tube. The muscles in the oesophagus move food into the stomach.The inside of the oesophagus is lined with mucous membrane.
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).