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5-339.21:

Other operations on lungs and bronchus: Other operations on lungs and bronchi: Destruction of diseased pulmonary tissue: By thermal vapor ablation, bronchoscopic

You have had diseased pulmonary tissue destroyed.

The lungs are on the left and right side of the ribcage. They are also connected to the nose and mouth via the bronchial tubes and windpipe (trachea).

During a bronchoscopy, hot steam was aimed at a specific part of your lungs. The steam destroyed the pulmonary tissue at that location.

A bronchoscopy involves inserting an examination instrument via the mouth or nose. Such a device may be a flexible or rigid tube. The device is then pushed down into the lower airways. A camera is attached to the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination. You can look through the tube.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).