OPS-Code 5-986.x:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Minimally invasive technique: Other
Your treatment involved being careful to damage as little tissue as possible.
The less tissue is damaged during treatment, the quicker a wound can heal. Treatment like this aims to cause the patient less pain and enable them to regain mobility more quickly.
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).