OPS-Code 8-83b.p:

Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Use of catheter insertion aid in neurovascular interventions

A special instrument was used to insert a catheter into a blood vessel in your brain or spinal cord.

A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, for example, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed onto the tip of the tube.

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).