OPS-Code 5-921.6h:
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: Radiosurgery: Hirsute scalp
Damaged tissue was removed from your scalp using radiation.
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 explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).