OPS-Code 8-192.27:
Dressings and removal of diseased tissue on epidermis and hypodermis: Removal of diseased tissue on epidermis and hypodermis without anesthesia (during a dressing change) where wound is present: Large surface area with drug delivery system inserted: Upper arm and elbow
Pathologically changed skin tissue has been removed from a wound in your upper arm or elbow.
A large area of the changed skin tissue from the wound in your upper arm or elbow was removed while the dressing was being changed. A material with a medication was also inserted into the wound in your upper arm or elbow.
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).