8-83c.9d:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Other (percutaneous) transluminal angioplasty: (Percutaneous) transluminal implantation of self-expanding endovascular clips: Arteriovenous malformation
A catheter has been used to implant one or more clips in a blood vessel in one of your blood vessels that is malformed.
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 catheter 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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