OPS-Code 5-399.7:
Other operations on blood vessels and additional information about operations on blood vessels: Other blood vessel operations: Removal of venous indwelling catheter systems (e.g. for chemotherapy or pain therapy)
A tube has been removed from your veins.
This type of tube is designed to stay in a vein for an extended period of time.Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.The tube may be used, for example, to remove blood or to deliver drugs more than once.
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).