OPS-Code 5-904.06:
Surgical restoration and reconstruction of skin and hypoderm: Flap in skin and hypoderm, donor site: Free flap with microvascular anastomosis: Shoulder and axilla
Skin tissue with subcutaneous tissue was removed from a shoulder area for use on another area of the body.
The skin is made up of multiple layers. The epidermis is on the outside. The epidermis does not get any blood. Below this is the dermis. There are lots of blood vessels and nerves in the dermis. Below the dermis is the subcutaneous tissue. It contains fatty tissue and connective tissue.
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).