OPS-Code 5-015.1:
Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Excision and destruction of diseased intracranial tissue: Intracerebral tumor tissue, secondary
During surgery, tumor tissue in your brain was removed or destroyed.
The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant.The tumor tissue in your brain originally developed from cells outside the brain.
The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions.
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).