OPS-Code 5-858.03:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Removal and transplantation of muscle, tendon and fascia with microvascular anastomosis: Removal of a fasciocutaneous flap: Forearm
Skin and fascia tissue were removed from your lower arm and used on another area of your body.
Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles. The blood vessels in the removed tissue should be connected to the blood vessels of the tissue in the other area.
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).