OPS-Code 5-012.0:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of the cranial bones [craniotomy and craniectomy]: Decompression
Your skull bone was opened to reduce the pressure inside your head.
The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium.When the pressure in the skull becomes too great, the brain can be damaged. Opening the skull bone can reduce the pressure.
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
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 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).