5-850.y:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Incision in muscle, tendon and fascia: Unspecified
You have had an operation on muscles, tendons or fasciae.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles.
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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