5-780.2w:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Drainage: Phalanges of the foot
You have had an operation on one or more of your toe bones.
The foot is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The lower leg is connected to the tarsus. Then comes the metatarsus and then the individual toes. The big toe consists of 2 toe bones. The other toes consist of 3 toe bones.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
One or more tubes were inserted. Wound discharge, for example, can be drained through the tubes.
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
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