1-854.x:
Other diagnostic puncture and aspiration: Diagnostic percutaneous puncture of joint or bursa: Other
You have had synovial fluid taken with a needle from a joint or a bursa.
The synovial fluid helps the joint’s surfaces to glide past each other. The synovial fluid also nourishes the cartilage that lines the joint surfaces of bones.
A bursa is a cushion of connective tissue filled with fluid. For example, there is a bursa beneath tendons or between bones and skin. The bursa prevents the tissue from rubbing together. A bursa also enables pressure to be distributed better.
The fluid taken can then be examined in the laboratory. Any indications of inflammation are searched for, for example.
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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