OPS-Code 5-898.6:
Operations on skin and hypoderm: Operations on the nail organ: Excision of diseased tissue from the nail bed
You had tissue removed from your nail bed.
Nails protect the fingers and toes. Nails consist of several parts. The nail plate is the upper, visible part of the nail. The nail bed lies beneath the nail plate. Among other things, injuries and various diseases can lead to changes in the nails.
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).