OPS-Code 5-837.00:
Operations on the spine: Vertebral body replacement: Vertebral body replacement by implant: 1 vertebral body
A vertebra in your spine was replaced by synthetic material.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc.Most vertebrae consist of a vertebral body and a vertebral arch. The vertebral body bears the weight of the body. The vertebral arches lie on top of one another to form the spinal canal. The spinal cord lies in the vertebral canal.
If a vertebra is damaged, it may need to be removed. The space left by the vertebra can then be filled by a plastic or metal implant.
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).