OPS-Code 5-885.2:
Other operations on the mamma: Plastic reconstruction of the mamma with skin and muscle transplantation: Full-thickness skin graft
During surgery, your breast was reconstructed.
The breast is made up of fatty tissue, connective tissue and the mammary gland. Milk is produced in the mammary gland during and after pregnancy so that the child can be fed.
During your operation, skin from another part of the body was used to reconstruct the skin on your breast.
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).