5-180.3:
Operations on auricle and external auditory canal: Incision in outer ear: Retroauricular
You had an incision to the back of your ear.
This type of incision involves severing the skin and, potentially, other tissue.
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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