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5-853.23:

Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of muscles: Lengthening and suture: Forearm

You have had an operation on muscles in your forearm.

A muscle in your forearm has been lengthened and sutured.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).