1-840.2:

Diagnostic puncture and aspiration: Diagnostic puncture of eyes and adnexae: Orbit

A sample has been taken from your eye socket with a needle.

The eye socket is a bony cavity in the face part of the skull. It is cone-shaped and padded with fatty tissue. Within it, the eye is well protected. The eye muscles, the tear duct and the optic nerve are also located in the eye socket.

The sample taken can be tissue or fluid. It can then be examined in the laboratory.

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

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

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