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OPS-Code 5-012.0:

Incision (trepanation), excision and destruction on the skull, brain and meninges: Incision of the cranial bones [craniotomy and craniectomy]: Decompression

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Ihr Schädelknochen wurde eröffnet, um den Druck im Schädel-Inneren zu senken.

Das Gehirn ist von einer schützenden Knochenhülle umgeben. Diese Knochenhülle nennt man Schädel. Wenn der Druck im Schädel zu hoch wird, kann das Gehirn geschädigt werden. Indem der Schädelknochen eröffnet wird, kann man den Druck senken.

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

Further information

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).