OPS-Code 8-121:
Manipulation of digestive tract: Intestinal lavage
Your intestine has been washed out with a fluid.
There are different ways of washing out the intestine. A tube may be inserted via the anus and a fluid passed through this into the intestine. Or the person may also drink a special fluid. The contents of the intestine are then excreted along with this fluid.
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 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).