5-856.17:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of fasciae: Lengthening: Groin and genital area and buttocks
You have had an operation on fasciae in your groin, genital organs or buttocks.
Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles.
One or more fasciae in your groin, genital organs or buttocks have been lengthened.
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).