5-782.20:
Operations on other bones: Excision and resection of diseased bone tissue: Partial resection with continuity severance: Clavicle
You have had changed bone tissue removed from 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.
The operation involved cutting right through the collarbone.
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
Source
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