OPS-Code 5-784.b0:
Operations on other bones: Bone transplantation and transposition: Transplantation of human demineralized bone matrix: Clavicle
You had an operation to place bone material in your collarbone.
The collarbone (clavicle) is a bone at the front of the ribcage. It runs from the ribcage to the shoulder and joins the shoulder blade at the shoulder.
The bone material was treated using a special technique in the lab before it was placed in your collarbone.
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).