OPS-Code 5-844.4:
Operations on the hand: Operations on joints of the hand: Joint surface smoothing
- 5-844.40 Carpal joint, single
- 5-844.41 Carpal joint, multiple
- 5-844.42 Thumb carpometacarpal joint
- 5-844.43 Metacarpophalangeal joint, single
- 5-844.44 Metacarpophalangeal joint, multiple
- 5-844.45 Interphalangeal joint, single
- 5-844.46 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on one finger
- 5-844.47 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on multiple fingers
- 5-844.4x 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).