OPS-Code 5-210.3:
Operations on the nose: Surgical treatment for a nose bleed: Laser coagulation
A bleed from your nose has been stopped.
A laser was used to stop your bleeding. A laser can be used to cauterize blood vessels.
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).