OPS-Code 8-845.0a:
(Percutaneous) transluminal stent implantation: (Percutaneous) transluminal implantation of bare-metal Cheatham-Platinum (CP) stents (CP stents): One stent: Visceral vessels
A catheter has been used to implant a small tube in a blood vessel in your abdomen.
A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, for example, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed onto the tip of the tube.
A special little tube was used that consists of a metal mesh and which can be expanded during the course of the patient’s life.
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).