1-847.4:
Diagnostic puncture and aspiration: Diagnostic percutaneous puncture and aspiration of male genital organs: Prostate
A sample has been taken from your prostate with a needle.
The prostate forms part of the male genital organs. The prostate sits below the bladder and encircles the urethra. The prostate is also known as the prostate gland. Some of the seminal fluid is formed in the prostate.
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
Source
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