OPS-Code 5-79:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation
- 5-790 Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis
- 5-791 Open repositioning of a simple fracture in the shaft area of a long bone
- 5-792 Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in the shaft area of a long bone
- 5-793 Open repositioning of a simple fracture in the joint area of a long bone
- 5-794 Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in the joint area of a long bone
- 5-795 Open repositioning of a simple fracture in small bones
- 5-796 Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in small bones
- 5-797 Open repositioning of a fracture in talus and calcaneus
- 5-798 Open repositioning of a pelvic brim and pelvic ring fracture
- 5-799 Open repositioning of an acetabulum and femoral head fracture with osteosynthesis
- 5-79a Closed repositioning of a joint luxation with osteosynthesis
- 5-79b Open repositioning of a joint luxation
- 5-79c Other repositioning of fracture and luxation
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).