OPS-Code 5-39b.a5:
Other operations on blood vessels and additional information about operations on blood vessels: Intraluminal valvuloplasty: Thigh
You have had an operation on one or more venous valves.
Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.The veins contain valves called venous valves. The venous valves ensure that the blood can only flow in the direction of the heart. Various diseases or changes can cause the venous valves to stop closing properly. The blood in the veins can then back up.
To operate on venous veins, an incision is first made in the skin. The affected vein is exposed. It is then necessary to operate on the venous valve to ensure that it can close properly. You have had treatment for one or more venous valves in a superficial vein in your thigh.
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).