OPS-Code 5-853.20:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of muscles: Lengthening and suture: Head and neck
You have had an operation on your head or neck.
A muscle in your head or neck has been lengthened and sutured.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).