5-859.3x:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Other operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Percutaneous destruction of soft tissue by thermoablation: Other
You have had soft tissue destroyed using heat.
Examples of soft tissue are muscles, tendons and fatty tissue.
A special device is usually used for this type of treatment. The device applies heat to the tissue in the target location. Depending on the device, electricity, microwaves or other methods are used.
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).