5-341.22:
Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Incision into mediastinum: Extrapleural, by sternotomy: Hemostasis
Your sternum was cut through in order to stop bleeding in your chest.
The sternum is a flat bone at the front of the chest. The ribs and the two collarbones are attached to the 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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