OPS-Code 5-840.3:
Operations on the hand: Operations on tendons of the hand: Tendon compartment separation
- 5-840.30 Flexor tendons wrist
- 5-840.31 Flexor tendons finger
- 5-840.32 Flexor tendons thumb
- 5-840.33 Extensor tendons wrist
- 5-840.34 Extensor tendons finger
- 5-840.35 Extensor tendons thumb
- 5-840.36 Tendon sheaths wrist
- 5-840.37 Tendon sheaths finger
- 5-840.38 Tendon sheaths thumb
- 5-840.39 Tendon sheaths palm
- 5-840.3x 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).