OPS-Code 5-765.73:
Operations on facial fractures: Repositioning of a fracture of the ramus mandibulae and the processus articularis mandibulae: Processus articularis mandibulae, open, from outside: Plate osteosynthesis
A bone fracture in your lower jaw was repositioned and stabilized with plates.
The jaw consists of the upper jaw and lower jaw. The upper jaw bone is located above the mouth and forms the roof of the oral cavity. The lower jaw bone is located below and to the side of the mouth. In the center of the lower jaw is the chin. To the side, the lower jaw bone extends to below the ears. The mandibular joint is located there. The bone fracture was on the part of your lower jaw that forms your jaw joint.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).