OPS-Code 8-390.4:
Positioning therapy: Positioning therapy: Positioning in traction
You were positioned in a particular way in the bed or on a recliner.
The special position was needed because part of your body needed to be kept stretched out.
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).