OPS-Code 5-827:
Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Inspection, replacement and removal of an endoprosthesis in lower extremity joints
- 5-827.0 Inspection (without replacement)
- 5-827.1 Replacement of an ankle joint endoprosthesis
- 5-827.2 Replacement of a tarsal endoprosthesis
- 5-827.3 Replacement of a forefoot or toe endoprosthesis
- 5-827.5 Removal of an ankle joint endoprosthesis
- 5-827.6 Removal of a tarsal endoprosthesis
- 5-827.7 Removal of a forefoot or toe endoprosthesis
- 5-827.x Other
- 5-827.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).