5-800.94:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Cyst extirpation: Humeroulnar joint
An operation on the joint between your upper arm and your ulna has involved removing one or more cysts.
The joint between the upper arm and the ulna is part of the elbow joint.
A cyst is a fluid-filled cavity that has formed in tissue.
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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