OPS-Code 5-020.72:
Other operations on skull, brain and meninges: Cranioplasty: Reconstruction of cranium without involving the facial bones, with alloplastic material: With computer-assisted pre-fabricated implant [CAD implant], major or complex defect
During surgery, part of your skull bone was reconstructed.
The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium.
In your case, a defect in your skull bone was repaired. Synthetic material was used for this purpose. The material was custom-made using a computer.
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).