OPS-Code 5-847.5:
Operations on the hand: Resection arthroplasty on joints of the hand: Reconstruction with alloplastic material
- 5-847.50 Carpal joint, single
- 5-847.51 Carpal joint, multiple
- 5-847.52 Thumb carpometacarpal joint
- 5-847.53 Metacarpophalangeal joint, single
- 5-847.54 Metacarpophalangeal joint, multiple
- 5-847.55 Interphalangeal joint, single
- 5-847.56 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on one finger
- 5-847.57 Interphalangeal joint, multiple, on multiple fingers
- 5-847.5x 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).