OPS-Code 8-711.4:
Mechanical ventilation and respiratory assistance via face mask or tube and weaning from mechanical ventilation: Mechanical ventilation and respiratory assistance in newborns and infants: Respiratory assistance using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) system
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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).