5-800.96:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Cyst extirpation: Distal radioulnar joint
An operation on the joint furthest from your body between your ulna and your radius has involved removing one or more cysts.
The joint furthest from your body between your ulna and your radius is close to the wrist.
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).