OPS-Code 5-831.0x:
Operations on the spine: Excision of diseased intervertebral tissue: Excision of an intervertebral disc: Other
You have had an operation to remove one or more intervertebral discs from your spinal column.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc.Intervertebral discs consist of cartilage and connective tissue. Intervertebral discs connect neighboring vertebrae to one another and absorb pressure and shocks.
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).