5-38b.2x:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endoscopic removal of blood vessels for transplantation: Arteries forearm and hand: Other
You have had an artery removed from your forearm or hand in order to use it elsewhere in your body.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
A small incision was made in your skin. To remove the artery, a tube with small instruments at the tip was pushed through the incision.
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).