OPS-Code 5-506:
Operations on the liver: Implantation, replacement and removal of an indwelling catheter system in hepatic artery and portal vein (for chemotherapy) and open surgical intrahepatic chemoperfusion
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).