8-903:

Anesthesia: (Analgesic) sedation

You have been given a sedative for a treatment.

The aim of the sedative is that you are less anxious prior to the treatment and that you feel less pain than you normally would.

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).