5-856.03:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of fasciae: Suture: Forearm
You have had an operation on fasciae in your forearm.
Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles.
One or more fasciae in your forearm have been 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
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).