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ICD-Code M96.80: Elektiv offen belassenes Sternum nach thoraxchirurgischem Eingriff

Nach einer Operation am Brustkorb hat man Ihr Brustbein nicht sofort wieder verschlossen.

Das Brustbein ist ein flacher Knochen vorn an der Brust. Am Brustbein sind die Rippen und die beiden Schlüsselbeine befestigt.

Das Brustbein wird zum Beispiel bei bestimmten Operationen am Herzen oder an der Lunge durchtrennt. Es kommt vor, dass man das Brustbein erst nach einiger Zeit wieder verschließt.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis 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).