OPS-Code 8-152.y:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of organs of the thorax: Unspecified
An organ in your chest has been punctured by a needle.
When the chest is punctured with a needle, any fluid or air that has collected, for example, can be drained off.
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).