8-530.a4:
Nuclear medicine therapy: Therapy with unsealed radionuclides: Intra-arterial therapy with unsealed radionuclides: Intra-arterial radionuclide therapy with other substances
A radioactive drug was given to you via an artery.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood. Radioactive drugs emit radiation. The intention is for the radiation to damage pathologically altered cells in the body. Radioactive drugs are used for tumors, among other things. The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant.
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
Source
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