OPS-Code 8-191.x:
Dressings and removal of diseased tissue on epidermis and hypodermis: Dressings for extensive and severe skin disorders: Other
A special dressing was used in your case.
A large area of your skin was diseased or damaged. So a dressing was chosen that is exactly right for what the affected skin needs.
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).