OPS-Code 5-915.x:
Other operations on skin and hypoderm: Destruction of diseased tissue in skin and hypoderm: Other
- 5-915.x0 Lip
- 5-915.x4 Other parts of the head
- 5-915.x5 Neck
- 5-915.x6 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-915.x7 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-915.x8 Forearm
- 5-915.x9 Hand
- 5-915.xa Chest wall and back
- 5-915.xb Abdominal region
- 5-915.xc Groin and genital region
- 5-915.xd Buttocks
- 5-915.xe Thigh and knee
- 5-915.xf Lower leg
- 5-915.xg Foot
- 5-915.xx 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).