OPS-Code 5-921.7:
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: High frequency surgery
- 5-921.70 Lip
- 5-921.71 Nose
- 5-921.72 Ear
- 5-921.73 Eyelid
- 5-921.74 Other parts of the head (excluding hirsute scalp)
- 5-921.75 Neck
- 5-921.76 Shoulder and axilla
- 5-921.77 Upper arm and elbow
- 5-921.78 Forearm
- 5-921.79 Hand
- 5-921.7a Chest wall
- 5-921.7b Abdominal region
- 5-921.7c Groin and genital area (excluding scrotum)
- 5-921.7d Buttocks
- 5-921.7e Thigh and knee
- 5-921.7f Lower leg
- 5-921.7g Foot
- 5-921.7h Hirsute scalp
- 5-921.7j Back
- 5-921.7k Scrotum
- 5-921.7m Perineal region
- 5-921.7x 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).