OPS-Code 5-388:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Suture of blood vessels
- 5-388.0 Arteries head, extracranial, and neck
- 5-388.1 Arteries of the shoulder and upper arm
- 5-388.2 Arteries forearm and hand
- 5-388.3 Aorta
- 5-388.4 Thoracic arteries
- 5-388.5 Abdominal and pelvic arteries
- 5-388.6 Visceral arteries
- 5-388.7 Arteries of the thigh
- 5-388.8 Arteries of the lower leg and foot
- 5-388.9 Deep veins
- 5-388.a Superficial veins
- 5-388.x Other
- 5-388.y Unspecified
Note
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Source
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