OPS-Code 5-83w.0:
Operations on the spine: Additional information on spine operations: Augmentation of the screw hole
During surgery on your spine, steps were taken to anchor the screws more securely into the bone.
In spinal operations, screws are frequently inserted into the vertebrae. Various steps can be taken to anchor these screws more securely into the bone. Screws can be anchored using specialized bone cement, for example.
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).