8-528.9:
Radiotherapy: Radiation simulation for external irradiation and brachytherapy: Site identification with simulator, with 3D planning
Your treatment with radiation involved a simulation being carried out.
Treatment with radiation is also called radiotherapy. Radiotherapy involves the rays destroying diseased tissue. This involves protecting the surrounding tissue as much as possible. Therefore, before radiotherapy, it is mapped out very precisely which areas should receive radiation.
The best approach for your radiotherapy was tested with the help of a special device. This is also known as simulation. The areas that are to receive radiation during your radiotherapy were determined in this process. This is to make the subsequent radiotherapy as precise and safe as possible for you.
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).