OPS-Code 3-840.0:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), specialized procedure: Magnetic resonance ventriculography Brain
A MRT scan of your brain showed the cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
An MRI scan involves creating disc-shaped images of the inside of the body. The scan involves the use of very large magnets.
There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.
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).