OPS-Code 5-547.1:
Other operations in the abdominal region and additional information about digestive tract surgery: Resection of tissue in the abdominal region without certain organ assignment: Pelvic wall
During surgery, tissue was removed from the edge of your pelvis.
The pelvis forms a ring of bone that extends to the sides. Muscles and connective tissue, among other things, are located between the pelvic organs and the bones. At the bottom, the pelvis is bounded by the pelvic floor.The pelvic floor consists of a series of muscles and connective tissue. It uses them to hold the organs in the abdomen and pelvis in place. The pelvic floor also helps to keep the urethra and anus closed, for example.
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).