OPS-Code 5-840.6:
Operations on the hand: Operations on tendons of the hand: Suture, primary
- 5-840.60 Flexor tendons wrist
- 5-840.61 Flexor tendons finger
- 5-840.62 Flexor tendons thumb
- 5-840.63 Extensor tendons wrist
- 5-840.64 Extensor tendons finger
- 5-840.65 Extensor tendons thumb
- 5-840.66 Tendon sheaths wrist
- 5-840.67 Tendon sheaths finger
- 5-840.68 Tendon sheaths thumb
- 5-840.69 Tendon sheaths palm
- 5-840.6x 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).