OPS-Code 5-846:
Operations on the hand: Arthrodesis on joints of the hand
- 5-846.0 Carpal joint, single
- 5-846.1 Carpal joint, single, with spongiosa graft
- 5-846.2 Carpal joint, multiple
- 5-846.3 Carpal joint, multiple, with spongiosa graft
- 5-846.4 Interphalangeal joint, single
- 5-846.5 Interphalangeal joint, single, with spongiosa graft
- 5-846.6 Interphalangeal joint, multiple
- 5-846.7 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, with spongiosa graft
- 5-846.x Other
- 5-846.y Unspecified
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).