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Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of muscles: Transplant inspection (without replacement): 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. You have now had another operation because of this muscle.

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

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).