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OPS-Code 8-83b.b7:

Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Type of balloon used: Two drug-eluting balloons on coronary arteries

Multiple special balloons were used during treatment of your coronary arteries.

The heart muscle is supplied with oxygen-rich blood via the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that run around the outside of the heart.

In your case, several drug-coated balloons were used. During treatment, these balloons release the drug to the wall of the blood vessel. These drugs are intended to ensure that the blood vessel stays open.

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).