5-859.07:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Other operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Incision in a bursa: Groin and genital area and buttocks
An incision has been made to open a bursa in your groin, genital organs or buttocks.
A bursa is a cushion of connective tissue filled with fluid. For example, there is a bursa beneath tendons or between bones and skin. The bursa prevents the tissue from rubbing together. A bursa also enables pressure to be distributed better.
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).