OPS-Code 5-853.92:

Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of muscles: Transplant removal: Upper arm and elbow

You have had another operation on muscles in your humerus or elbow.

A muscle in your humerus or elbow was severed, moved to a different site and stitched in there in the past. This muscle that was moved has now been removed once more.

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

Further information

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).