5-856.31:

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

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

Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles.

One or more fasciae in your shoulder or armpit have been overlapped and sutured. Fascia can be overlapped and stitched to each other in order to strengthen the site.

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).