OPS-Code 5-93b:
Information about the graft and the materials and osteosynthesis methods to be used: Osteosynthesis methods
- 5-93b.0 By screw
- 5-93b.1 By wire or tension band wiring/cerclage
- 5-93b.2 By plate
- 5-93b.3 By fixed angle plate/condylar plate
- 5-93b.4 By dynamic compression screw
- 5-93b.5 By intramedullary nail with joint component
- 5-93b.6 By intramedullary nail
- 5-93b.7 By inter-locking nail
- 5-93b.8 By external fixator
- 5-93b.9 By combinations of material
- 5-93b.a By transfixation nail
- 5-93b.b By (Blount) clips
- 5-93b.c By intramedullary wire
- 5-93b.d Internal lengthening or bone transport system
- 5-93b.e By angular stable plate
- 5-93b.f By ring fixator
- 5-93b.g By dynamic fixator
- 5-93b.h By transfixation screw
- 5-93b.j Through fixed-angle plate with integrated band
- 5-93b.x Other
- 5-93b.y Unspecified
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).