OPS-Code 5-920.2:
Operations on skin and hypoderm in burns and chemical burns: Incision in skin and hypoderm in burns and chemical burns: Incision of an eschar [escharotomy] with fasciotomy
- 5-920.25 Neck
- 5-920.26 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-920.27 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-920.28 Forearm
- 5-920.29 Hand
- 5-920.2a Chest wall
- 5-920.2b Abdominal region
- 5-920.2c Groin and genital area (excluding scrotum)
- 5-920.2e Thigh and knee
- 5-920.2f Lower leg
- 5-920.2g Foot
- 5-920.2j Back
- 5-920.2k Scrotum
- 5-920.2m Perineal region
- 5-920.2x 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).