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8-192.28:

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: Large surface area with drug delivery system inserted: Forearm

Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound in your forearm.

A large area of the changed skin tissue from the wound in your forearm was removed while the dressing was being changed. A material with a medication was also inserted into the wound in your forearm.

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).