OPS-Code 9-984.6:
Need for care and pediatric treatment under partial hospitalization: Need for care: In need of care (care level 1)
You need special care because you cannot fully take care of yourself.
There are 5 care levels. The higher the care level, the more care a person requires. You are at care level 1, so you are getting special support.
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).