5-800.62:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Joint mobilization [arthrolysis]: Scapulothoracic joint (space)
You have had an operation to mobilize the space beneath your shoulder blade.
With certain disorders or after surgery, joints may suffer from poor mobility due to scarring or adhered tissue. A joint can be mobilized again by surgically removing the scarring or the adhesions.
The operation involved opening the joint via an incision in your skin.
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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