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5-869.1:

Replantation, exarticulation and amputation of extremities and other operations on the locomotor system: Other operations on the locomotor system: Soft tissue debridement, cross-layer

You have had diseased tissue removed from a wound.

The wound was in part of your musculoskeletal system. Soft tissue was removed.

The musculoskeletal system includes the muscles, bones and joints, among other things. The individual bones are connected to each other via joints. The muscles are attached to the bones via tendons. The individual tendons are surrounded by tendon sheaths comprising connective tissue. Soft tissue includes muscles, fatty tissue and connective tissue, for example.

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).