OPS-Code 5-915.4:
Other operations on skin and hypoderm: Destruction of diseased tissue in skin and hypoderm: Electrocaustic, large area
- 5-915.40 Lip
- 5-915.44 Other parts of the head
- 5-915.45 Neck
- 5-915.46 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-915.47 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-915.48 Forearm
- 5-915.49 Hand
- 5-915.4a Chest wall and back
- 5-915.4b Abdominal region
- 5-915.4c Groin and genital region
- 5-915.4d Buttocks
- 5-915.4e Thigh and knee
- 5-915.4f Lower leg
- 5-915.4g Foot
- 5-915.4x Other
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 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).