OPS-Code 5-916.a:
Other operations on skin and hypoderm: Temporary soft tissue coverage: Placement or replacement of a vacuum therapy system
- 5-916.a0 In skin and hypoderm
- 5-916.a1 Deep, subfascial or in bones and/or joints of the extremities
- 5-916.a2 Deep, in thorax, mediastinum and/or sternum
- 5-916.a3 In the open abdomen
- 5-916.a4 Endorectal
- 5-916.a5 Deep subfascial in the abdominal wall or in the area of stitches in the faciae or the peritoneum
- 5-916.a6 Endoesophageal
- 5-916.ax Other
Note
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Source
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