OPS-Code 5-779:
Other operations on facial bones: Other operations on the jaw joint and facial bones
- 5-779.0 Repositioning of a temporomandibular luxation, closed (surgical)
- 5-779.1 Repositioning of a temporomandibular luxation, open
- 5-779.2 Replacement of a jaw joint endoprosthesis
- 5-779.3 Removal of osteosynthesis material
- 5-779.4 Use of an OP simulation in the facial area in bone repositioning surgery
- 5-779.5 Removal of a distractor
- 5-779.6 Osteosynthesis by absorbable screw and plate system
- 5-779.7 Removal of a jaw joint endoprosthesis
- 5-779.8 Face transplantation
- 5-779.9 Stabilization of a fracture-prone facial bone
- 5-779.x Other
- 5-779.y Unspecified
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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).