5-031.4:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Access to the thoracic spine: Upper thoracic spine, ventral with sternotomy
You have had an operation on your thoracic spine. The instruments for the operation were inserted via the front of your chest. The operation involved cutting through your sternum.
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
Source
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