OPS-Code 5-728.1:
Breech delivery and instrumental delivery: Vacuum delivery: From midpelvis
The birth of your baby was assisted by a vacuum cup.
During childbirth, the baby must pass through the maternal pelvis. There are different levels within the pelvis. The child first passes through the pelvic inlet, then the midpelvis, and finally the pelvic outlet.
A suction cup can be attached to the back of the child’s head during the labor. Your baby’s head was in the mid pelvis. The pulling force on the vacuum cup is intended to assist the vaginal delivery of the baby.
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).