OPS-Code 5-841.1:
Operations on the hand: Operations on ligaments of the hand: Transection
- 5-841.10 Radiocarpal ligament
- 5-841.11 Flexor retinaculum
- 5-841.12 Other ligaments of the carpal joints
- 5-841.13 Ligaments in the metacarpus
- 5-841.14 Ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers
- 5-841.15 Ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
- 5-841.16 Ligaments of the interphalangeal joints of the fingers
- 5-841.17 Ligaments of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb
- 5-841.1x Other
Note
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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).