5-800.1t:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Joint washout with drainage, aseptic: Elbow joint, unspecified
You have had an operation that involved washing out your elbow joint with a fluid.
When substances such as pus or blood accumulate in certain parts of the body, it can be harmful. To remove such substances, the areas can be washed out with a fluid. The purpose of the fluid is to loosen and absorb the substances. Sometimes the fluid can also contain certain agents. The fluid is then removed once more.
For it to be washed out, your elbow joint was opened up via an incision in your skin. One or more tubes were then inserted at that site. Wound discharge, for example, can be drained from the joint through the tubes.
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).