5-892.16:
Operations on skin and hypoderm: Other dermal and hypodermal incision: Drainage: Shoulder and axilla
An incision was made in your shoulder or armpit.
A tube has been attached to your shoulder or armpit. This kind of tube extends to the tissue beneath the skin. This tube enables fluid to be drained or sucked out of a wound into a container, for example. A tube like this is also called a drain. The wound should heal well as a result.
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).