OPS-Code 5-808.a:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical arthrodesis: Tarsus and/or metatarsus
- 5-808.a4 One joint compartment
- 5-808.a5 Two joint compartments
- 5-808.a6 Three joint compartments
- 5-808.a7 Four joint compartments
- 5-808.a8 Five or more joint compartments
- 5-808.a9 One joint compartment, reoperation in recurrence
- 5-808.aa Two joint compartments, reoperation in recurrence
- 5-808.ab Three joint compartments, reoperation in recurrence
- 5-808.ac Four joint compartments, reoperation in recurrence
- 5-808.ad Five or more joint compartments, reoperation in recurrence
- 5-808.ae One joint compartment, reoperation in recurrence using a cortico-spongiosa chip
- 5-808.af Two or more joint compartments, reoperation in recurrence using a cortico-spongiosa chip
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).