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8-192.07:

Dressings and removal of diseased tissue on epidermis and hypodermis: Removal of diseased tissue on epidermis and hypodermis without anesthesia (during a dressing change) where wound is present: Small surface area: Upper arm and elbow

Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound in your upper arm or elbow.

A small area of the changed skin tissue from the wound in your upper arm or elbow was removed while the dressing was being changed.

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).