OPS-Code 5-921.0:
Operations on skin and hypoderm in burns and chemical burns: Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] and removal of diseased skin and hypoderm tissue in burns and chemical burns: Removal of a skin blister
- 5-921.00 Lip
- 5-921.01 Nose
- 5-921.02 Ear
- 5-921.03 Eyelid
- 5-921.04 Other parts of the head (excluding hirsute scalp)
- 5-921.05 Neck
- 5-921.06 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-921.07 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-921.08 Forearm
- 5-921.09 Hand
- 5-921.0a Chest wall
- 5-921.0b Abdominal region
- 5-921.0c Groin and genital area (excluding scrotum)
- 5-921.0d Buttocks
- 5-921.0e Thigh and knee
- 5-921.0f Lower leg
- 5-921.0g Foot
- 5-921.0h Hirsute scalp
- 5-921.0j Back
- 5-921.0k Scrotum
- 5-921.0m Perineal region
- 5-921.0x 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).