OPS-Code 5-38a.90:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endovascular implantation of prosthetic stents: Vena cava: Stent prosthesis with no valve function
One or more synthetic stents were implanted into your vena cava.
The vena cava are large blood vessels. They collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and carry it back to the heart. There is a superior and inferior vena cava.
To implant a stent, a tube is used to push it, folded up, through the blood vessels. The stent is then unfolded in the correction location.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
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).