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Manipulation of urinary tract: Replacement and removal of suprapubic catheter: Other

Your urine flows through a tube in your lower abdomen and into a bag. This tube has now been replaced or removed.

A tube has been inserted through the skin of your lower abdomen and into your bladder. These types of tube are usually made of plastic. The urine flows through the tube into a bag.

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).