OPS-Code 5-035.5:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Excision and destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord and spinal cord membranes: Spinal cord membranes and bone, otherwise diseased tissue
Inside the canal, diseased tissue was removed or destroyed.
Most vertebrae consist of a vertebral body and a vertebral arch. The vertebral body bears the weight of the body. The vertebral arches lie on top of one another to form the spinal canal. The spinal cord lies in the vertebral canal.On the outside of the brain and spinal cord there are three thin meninges (linings). A tough meninx, the dura mater, is on the outside. Below that are two soft meninges.
The tissue concerned was located on the bone or on the spinal meninges.
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).