8-836.9d:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: (Percutaneous) transluminal angioplasty: Selective embolization with liquid embolic agents: Arteriovenous malformation
A special fluid has been used to close one of your blood vessels that is malformed.
A catheter was used in the treatment. A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed at the front of the tube. X-ray images are taken during the treatment. These show clearly whether the tip of the tube is in the right place.
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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