OPS-Code 1-483.b:
Biopsy without incision on bones and joints: Percutaneous (needle) biopsy of joints and bursae: Finger joint
Tissue samples were taken from a joint in your finger using a needle.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The hand can be divided into 3 sections. The wrist (carpus) is directly connected to the forearm. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers.The thumb consists of 2 finger bones. The other fingers consist of 3 finger bones.The finger bones are connected to each other via joints.
The tissue samples were taken using a needle. This needle was inserted through your skin into the relevant joint.
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).