OPS-Code 5-864.9:
Replantation, exarticulation and amputation of extremities, other operations on the locomotor system and additional information about locomotor system surgery: Amputation and exarticulation lower extremity: Amputation of proximal lower leg
During surgery, your leg was amputated at the lower leg.
During the surgery, your lower leg was amputated just below the knee 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).