OPS-Code 5-850.36:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Incision in muscle, tendon and fascia: Incision in a tendon, transverse: Abdominal region
You have had an operation on tendons in your abdomen.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
The operation involved making a surgical incision in one or more tendons in your abdomen. This type of operation may involve the insertion of a thin tube at the relevant site. Wound discharge or blood, for example, can drain away through this tube.
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).