5-850.21:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Incision in muscle, tendon and fascia: Incision in a tendon, longitudinal: Shoulder and axilla
You have had an operation on tendons in your shoulder or armpit.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
The operation involved making a surgical incision in one or more tendons in your shoulder or armpit. This type of operation may involve the insertion of a thin tube at the relevant site. Wound discharge or blood, for example, can drain away through this tube.
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
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