OPS-Code 5-809:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Other joint operations
- 5-809.0 Ligament severance, open surgical
- 5-809.1 Arthroereisis, open surgical
- 5-809.2 Temporary fixation of a joint, open surgical
- 5-809.3 Implantation of a shock-absorber, open surgical
- 5-809.4 Temporary fixation of a joint, percutaneous
- 5-809.5 Fusion of the distal tibiofibular joint, open surgical
- 5-809.x Other
- 5-809.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).