8-179.2:
Lavage: Other therapeutic irrigation: Therapeutic irrigation by spinal irrigation/suction drainage
Your vertebral canal has been washed out with a fluid.
When substances such as pus or blood accumulate in certain parts of the body, it can be harmful. To remove such substances, the areas can be washed out with a fluid. The purpose of the fluid is to loosen and absorb the substances. Sometimes the fluid can also contain certain agents. The fluid is then removed once more.
To wash out your vertebral canal, a plastic tube was inserted into the vertebral canal. The vertebrae form the vertebral canal behind the vertebral column. The spinal cord runs in the vertebral canal. The spinal cord is surrounded by liquor.
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).