OPS-Code 5-987.x:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Use of a surgery robot: Other
Your operation involved using a robot.
A robot enables the necessary special instruments to be controlled with great precision during the operation.
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).