OPS-Code 5-811.1h:
Arthroscopic joint operations: Arthroscopic operation on the synovial membrane: Resection of a fat pad (e.g. Hoffa’s fat pad): Knee
A fat pad in your knee joint has been partly or fully removed.
The knee joint connects the thigh to the lower leg. The knee joint is made up of 3 bones. These bones are the thighbone (femur), the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap. The kneecap sits in a groove at the front of the thighbone.There are several fat pads in the knee. For example, there is a fat pad between the femur and the lower end of the kneecap.
A fat pad in your knee has been partly or fully removed during an arthroscopy.An arthroscopy first involves making a small incision in the skin. A thin tube is advanced through this incision. There is a camera at the top of the tube. The camera transmits images of the inside of the joint to a screen. Instruments such as forceps and scissors can be inserted into the joint through other small incisions.
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).