OPS-Code 8-838.h:

Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: (Percutaneous) transluminal angioplasty on vessels of the pulmonary circulation: Insertion of 2 or more large-bore covered stents

• 8-838.h0 Pulmonary artery
• 8-838.h1 Pulmonary vein
• 8-838.h2 Major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCA)
• 8-838.h3 Arteriovenous malformation
• 8-838.h4 Synthetic aortopulmonary shunts
• 8-838.h5 Synthetic vascular grafts
• 8-838.hx Other

Note

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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

Further information

Source

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