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8-152.1:

Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of organs of the thorax: Pleural cavity

The space around your lungs has been punctured with a needle.

The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. There is a narrow cavity between the two membranes. This cavity is filled with some fluid.

When the space around the lungs is punctured with a needle, any fluid or air that has collected, for example, can be drained off.

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).