OPS-Code 5-916.1:
Other operations on skin and hypoderm: Temporary soft tissue coverage: By xenogenous skin substitutes, small area
- 5-916.10 Lip
- 5-916.14 Other parts of the head
- 5-916.15 Neck
- 5-916.16 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-916.17 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-916.18 Forearm
- 5-916.19 Hand
- 5-916.1a Chest wall and back
- 5-916.1b Abdominal region
- 5-916.1c Groin and genital region
- 5-916.1d Buttocks
- 5-916.1e Thigh and knee
- 5-916.1f Lower leg
- 5-916.1g Foot
- 5-916.1x 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).