OPS-Code 5-823.b:
Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Inspection, replacement and removal of a knee joint endoprosthesis: Replacement of an endoprosthesis with extended flexion capability
- 5-823.b0 Only inlay replacement
- 5-823.b7 To a custom prosthesis, cementless
- 5-823.b8 To a custom prosthesis, (part-)cemented
- 5-823.b9 To an endoprosthesis with extended flexion capability (part-)cemented
- 5-823.ba To a femoral and tibial stem-anchored prosthesis, cementless
- 5-823.bb To a femoral and tibial stem-anchored prosthesis, (part-)cemented
- 5-823.bx Other
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).