5-780.3c:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Removal of a foreign body: Phalanges of the hand
You have had an operation on one or more of your finger bones.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. Immediately after the forearm is the carpus. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers. The thumb consists of 2 finger bones. The other fingers consist of 3 finger bones.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
A foreign object was then removed from your finger bones.
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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