OPS-Code 3-70c.1x:
Scintigraphy: Whole body scintigraphy to determine location for diagnostic purposes: Tumor scintigraphy with tumor-selective substances: With other tumor-selective substances
You had a gamma scan of your entire body for diagnostic confirmation of a tumor.
The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant.
A gamma scan is an examination in which a radioactive substance is used to make tissues and processes in the body visible. A radioactive substance that accumulates in certain types of tumor tissue in particular was used in your body. For this type of examination, the radioactive substance is normally injected into a blood vessel. The radioactive substance spreads through the body via the blood. If the relevant tumor tissue is located anywhere in the body, the radioactive substance will accumulate in that location. A camera then records the distribution of the radioactive substance throughout the body as an image. This makes it possible to determine whether and at which sites in the body tumor tissue is present.
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
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
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).