5-780.3u:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Removal of a foreign body: Tarsals
You have had an operation on one or more of your tarsal 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 tarsus consists of 7 tarsal bones. The tarsal bones form the rear part of the foot.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
A foreign object was then removed from your tarsal 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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