8-192.2x:
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: Other
Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound.
A large area of the changed skin tissue from the wound was removed while the dressing was being changed. A material with a medication was also inserted into the wound.
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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