OPS-Code 5-836.30:
Operations on the spine: Spondylodesis: Dorsal: 1 segment
Your spine has been stiffened in a certain place.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc.An area made up of 2 adjacent vertebrae is called a segment.
You have had the vertebrae in one segment attached to each other from behind. When vertebrae are connected to one another, they are fused. Bones or a bone substitute material were used for this purpose. The operation may also involve replacing the disk between the vertebrae.
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).