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5-346.c2:

Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm: Plastic reconstruction of chest wall: Stabilization of the thoracic wall, open surgical, unilateral: With repositioning and osteosynthesis, 3 to 5 ribs

You have had an operation that joined some broken ribs back together.

The surgery joined the different parts of the rib back together again. Special plates, screws or nails, for example, are used to do this.

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).