8-192.35:
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, using biosurgical procedure: Neck
Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound in your neck.
A large area of the changed skin tissue from the wound in your neck was removed while the dressing was being changed. Maggots were also used to clean the wound in your neck. The maggots help to break down dead tissue.
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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