OPS-Code 5-562.3:
Operations on the ureter: Ureterotomy, percutaneous transrenal and transurethral stone treatment: Insertion of an indwelling loop
You had an intervention in your ureter through which one or more bladder stones are meant to exit.
The ureter is a thin, muscular tube in the abdomen. There is usually one ureter on each side. The urine flows from the kidney, via the ureter, to the bladder.
A loop has been inserted into your ureter. This loop will remain in your body for a while with the aim of helping one or more bladder stones to exit on their own.
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).