OPS-Code 5-838:
Operations on the spine: Complex reconstruction of the spinal column (in children and adolescents)
- 5-838.c Guided growth epiphysiodesis using shape memory alloy (SMA) staples
- 5-838.d Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs [VEPTR]
- 5-838.e Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of extracorporeal expandable rods
- 5-838.f Correction of a spinal column deformity by implantation of a growing or guided growth system
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG). Unfortunately, no explanation is currently available for this code.