OPS-Code 5-596.x:
Other operations on the urinary organs: Other urinary incontinence operations: Other
You had an operation to treat urinary incontinence.
Urinary incontinence involves the involuntary loss of urine.
The bladder sits low down in the abdomen and collects the urine. The urine is produced in the two kidneys. The urine flows from the kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. When you pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.There are two sphincter muscles on the urethra. One where the urethra joins the bladder, and one that surrounds the urethra. When these sphincter muscles contract the urine is retained in the body.
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).