OPS-Code 5-53:
Closure of abdominal hernias
- 5-530 Closure of an inguinal hernia
- 5-531 Closure of a femoral hernia
- 5-534 Closure of an umbilical hernia
- 5-535 Closure of an epigastric hernia
- 5-536 Closure of an incisional hernia
- 5-537 Closure of congenital abdominal wall defects (omphalocele, laparoschisis)
- 5-538 Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia
- 5-539 Closure of other abdominal hernias
Note
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Source
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