OPS-Code 5-209.10:
Other operations on middle and inner ear: Other operations on the middle and inner ear: Operation on the Eustachian tube: Balloon dilatation
The passage between your middle ear and your throat was dilated.
The ear is a sensory organ that is used to hear and to maintain one’s balance. There are 3 different areas in the ear: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.The middle ear begins behind the eardrum. It consists of the air-filled tympanic cavity and the 3 ossicles.The middle ear is connected to the throat by a passageway. This allows air to get to the middle ear.
The passage between the middle ear and the throat may be too narrow. To widen the passage, it was dilated using a balloon. A tube is inserted into the passage for this purpose. The balloon is then filled with air or liquid for a certain amount of time to dilate the passage.
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).