OPS-Code 5-038.9:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Operations on the spinal liquor system: Remove an external drain
A thin tube used to drain cerebrospinal fluid was removed from your spinal region.
There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.The cavity containing cerebrospinal fluid around the spinal cord is located within the vertebral column. A thin tube was located in this space. Cerebrospinal fluid was drained through this tube. The tube was then removed from the space.
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).