5-780.70:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Sequesterotomy: Clavicle
You have had an operation on your collarbone.
The collarbone is a bone at the front of the ribcage. It runs from the ribcage to the shoulder and joins the shoulder blade at the shoulder.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
A piece of bone that had died off was then removed from your collarbone.
Damaged tissue or dirt can also be removed during this type of intervention.
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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