OPS-Code 5-857.85:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Plastic reconstruction with local flaps in muscles and fasciae: Muscle flap: Chest wall and back
A wound on your chest wall or back was closed using nearby muscle tissue.
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 explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).