OPS-Code 8-156.1:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of male genital organs: Spermatocele
A needle was inserted into a cyst in your scrotum.
The testicles are located outside the body, and are covered by skin. That is the scrotum. The epididymides are right next to the testicles. The sperm cells mature and are stored in the epididymes.
A cyst is a cavity filled with fluid. A needle can be used, for example, to drain the accumulated 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).