OPS-Code 5-844.x:
Operations on the hand: Operations on joints of the hand: Other
- 5-844.x0 Carpal joint, single
- 5-844.x1 Carpal joint, multiple
- 5-844.x2 Thumb carpometacarpal joint
- 5-844.x3 Metacarpophalangeal joint, single
- 5-844.x4 Metacarpophalangeal joint, multiple
- 5-844.x5 Interphalangeal joint, single
- 5-844.x6 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on one finger
- 5-844.x7 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on multiple fingers
- 5-844.xx 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).