OPS-Code 5-823.k:
Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Inspection, replacement and removal of a knee joint endoprosthesis: Replacement of a femoral and tibial stem-anchored prosthesis
- 5-823.k0 Same type
- 5-823.k1 To another femoral and tibial stem-anchored prosthesis, cementless
- 5-823.k2 To another femoral and tibial stem-anchored prosthesis, (part-)cemented
- 5-823.k3 To a custom prosthesis, cementless
- 5-823.k4 To a custom prosthesis, (part-)cemented
- 5-823.k5 Partial replacement of femur component
- 5-823.k6 Partial replacement of tibia component
- 5-823.k7 Partial replacement connection element
- 5-823.kx 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).