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5-800.82:

Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Removal of loose bodies from joints: Scapulothoracic joint (space)

A loose piece of tissue or a foreign body has been removed from the space beneath your shoulder blade.

There was a loose piece of tissue or a foreign body in the space beneath your shoulder blade. A loose piece of tissue like this may be, for example, a piece of bone. Foreign bodies or loose pieces of tissue can restrict mobility in the joint. The foreign body or piece of tissue has been surgically removed.

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

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).