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5-900.1e:

Surgical restoration and reconstruction of skin and hypoderm: Simple restoration of surface continuity of skin and hypoderm: Secondary suture: Thigh and knee

A wound in your thigh or knee has been 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

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).