1-441.2:
Biopsy without incision on digestive organs: Percutaneous (needle) biopsy of hepatobiliary system and pancreas: Pancreas
Tissue samples have been taken from your pancreas.
The pancreas is located in the upper abdomen. It regulates the sugar content in the blood and forms substances for digestion, for example.
To take tissue samples, a needle was inserted through your skin.
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).