OPS-Code 5-988.3:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Use of navigation system: Optical
An operation performed on you involved using a special navigation system.
This kind of system is used to map out operations precisely and in a very targeted way.
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).