OPS-Code 5-841.05:
Operations on the hand: Operations on ligaments of the hand: Incision: Ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
An incision was made in the ligaments at the joint between the metacarpal bone and the thumb.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The hand can be divided into 3 sections. The wrist (carpus) is directly connected to the forearm. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers.The thumb consists of 2 finger bones. The other fingers consist of 3 finger bones.The individual phalanges of the hand are connected to each other via a joint.
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).