5-380.2x:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Incision, embolectomy and thrombectomy of blood vessels: Other
You have had one or more arteries in your lower arm or hand opened up by an incision.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
When a blood vessel is surgically opened, deposits or blood clots can be removed from the inside of the blood vessel.
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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