OPS-Code 5-936.1:
Information about the graft and the materials used: Use of pharmaceutical products for new types of therapies: International approval
A separate international approval procedure applies to a medication you are using.
You have been given a special drug for a new type of treatment. This drug is currently only produced and used on a small scale. So there are specific guidelines for using the drug.
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).