OPS-Code 8-83b.bh:

Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Type of balloon used: Four or more balloons for adventitial micro-injection

Multiple special balloons were used during treatment of your blood vessels.

In your case, several balloons were used to inject drugs specifically into the wall of a blood vessel.

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

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