OPS-Code 5-83b.20:
Operations on the spine: Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilization) in the spinal column: By screws: 1 segment
You have had a spine operation that involved attaching adjacent vertebrae to each other.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc.An area made up of 2 adjacent vertebrae is called a segment.
In your case, the vertebrae of a spinal segment were connected to each other and stabilized in this way. Screws were used for this. The screws were inserted into the vertebrae.
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).