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8-159.4:

Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Other therapeutic percutaneous puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of cephalohematoma

A needle has been used to drain fluid from a swelling in your head.

A swelling in the head may occur, for example, if small blood vessels beneath the scalp tear.

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).