5-853.41:

Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of muscles: Plasty: Shoulder and axilla

You have had an operation on muscles in your shoulder or armpit.

A muscle in your shoulder or armpit has been surgically altered. An operation like this may involve changing the shape or location of a muscle, for example. Sometimes, too, a muscle gets a different function to before as a result of the operation.

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).