OPS-Code 5-831.90:
Operations on the spine: Excision of diseased intervertebral tissue: Removal of a loose piece of sequestered, i.e. dead bone: Open surgical
Part of an intervertebral disc was removed from your spine.
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.
Part of an intervertebral disc had separated from the remaining tissue. This can happen, for example, when intervertebral disc tissue wears down. During the surgery, the detached part of the intervertebral disc was removed.
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).