OPS-Code 5-84:
Operations on the hand
- 5-840 Operations on tendons of the hand
- 5-841 Operations on ligaments of the hand
- 5-842 Operations on the fascia of the palm and fingers
- 5-843 Operations on muscles of the hand
- 5-844 Operations on joints of the hand
- 5-845 Synovialectomy in the hand
- 5-846 Arthrodesis on joints of the hand
- 5-847 Resection arthroplasty on joints of the hand
- 5-848 Operations for congenital anomalies of the hand
- 5-849 Other operations on the hand
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).