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8-192.3e:

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: Thigh and knee

Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound in your thigh or knee.

A large area of the changed skin tissue from the wound in your thigh or knee was removed while the dressing was being changed. Maggots were also used to clean the wound in your thigh or knee. 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

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).