OPS-Code 5-915.6:
Other operations on skin and hypoderm: Destruction of diseased tissue in skin and hypoderm: Cryosurgery, large area
- 5-915.60 Lip
- 5-915.64 Other parts of the head
- 5-915.65 Neck
- 5-915.66 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-915.67 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-915.68 Forearm
- 5-915.69 Hand
- 5-915.6a Chest wall and back
- 5-915.6b Abdominal region
- 5-915.6c Groin and genital region
- 5-915.6d Buttocks
- 5-915.6e Thigh and knee
- 5-915.6f Lower leg
- 5-915.6g Foot
- 5-915.6x 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).