1-483.b:
Biopsy without incision on bones and joints: Percutaneous (needle) biopsy of joints and bursae: Finger joint
Tissue samples were taken from a joint in your finger using a needle.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. Immediately after the forearm is the carpus. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers. The thumb consists of 2 finger bones. The other fingers consist of 3 finger bones. The finger bones are connected to each other via joints.
The tissue samples were taken using a needle. This needle was inserted through your skin into the relevant joint.
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).