5-800.9n:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Cyst extirpation: Tarsal joint
An operation on one or more joints in your tarsal bones has involved removing one or more cysts.
A cyst is a fluid-filled cavity that has formed in tissue.
The operation involved opening the joints 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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