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5-796.20:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in small bones: By plate: Clavicle

You broke your collarbone and had an operation on it.

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.

Your collarbone was broken in such a way that the break consisted of more than one piece. You had an operation to bring the broken parts of your collarbone back together and put them into their normal position. The break was stabilized using a plate.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).