OPS-Code 8-152.1:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of organs of the thorax: Pleural cavity
The space around your lungs has been punctured with a needle.
The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. There is a narrow cavity between the two membranes. This cavity is filled with some fluid.
When the space around the lungs is punctured with a needle, any fluid or air that has collected, for example, can be drained off.
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).