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5-387.2:

Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Ligature and partial closure of vena cava: Insertion of an anti-embolism screen

You have had a filter surgically implanted in your inferior vena cava.

The venae cavae are large blood vessels. They collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and carry it back to the heart. There is a superior and inferior vena cava.

The filter in your inferior vena cava looks like a small screen. The purpose of the filter is to prevent blood clots from the lower part of your body getting into your lungs. Blood clots like these can, for example, form in the legs and then become detached. When these blood clots get into the lungs along with the bloodstream, they can block blood vessels there.

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).