5-894.1a:
Operations on skin and hypoderm: Local excision of diseased dermal and epidermal tissue: With primary wound closure: Chest wall and back
You have had tissue that had changed removed from the skin of your chest or back.
The wound in your chest or back was then closed. Wounds may be closed with stitches, clips or special glue, 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
Source
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