OPS-Code 5-869.2:
Replantation, exarticulation and amputation of extremities, other operations on the locomotor system and additional information about locomotor system surgery: Other operations on the locomotor system: Implantation of fixation material into bone in soft tissue operations
You have had an operation in which anchoring materials were inserted into a bone in your arms or legs.
Anchoring materials can include screws or small anchors made of plastic or metal, for example. They enable tissue such as muscles or tendons to be attached to the bone.
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).