OPS-Code

5-920.3:

Operations on skin and hypoderm in burns and chemical burns: Incision in skin and hypoderm in burns and chemical burns: Incision of an eschar [escharotomy] with decompression of peripheral nerves

• 5-920.36 Shoulder and axilla
• 5-920.37 Upper arm and elbow
• 5-920.38 Forearm
• 5-920.39 Hand
• 5-920.3c Groin and genital area (excluding scrotum)
• 5-920.3e Thigh and knee
• 5-920.3f Lower leg
• 5-920.3g Foot
• 5-920.3k Scrotum
• 5-920.3m Perineal region
• 5-920.3x Other

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

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