8-125.0:
Manipulation of digestive tract: Insertion and replacement of duodenal or jejunal feeding tube: Transnasal, unspecified
A tube has been inserted into your small intestine or replaced.
The small intestine is the first part of the intestine, after the stomach. The nutrients from food are absorbed in the small intestine. The tube in your small intestine was inserted or changed through your nose.
This is a special tube system. A tube in the small intestine is usually a feeding tube, through which you can receive food and fluids.
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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