OPS-Code 5-800.be:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Removal of a drug delivery system: Sacroiliac joint
A drug delivery system has been surgically removed from your sacroiliac joint.
The sacroiliac joint lies between the pelvic bone and the lower end of the spine.
A drug delivery system is a particular material that contains medication. The drug delivery system usually releases the medication to the surrounding tissue over a long period of time.
The operation involved opening the joint concerned via an incision in your skin.
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).