OPS-Code 8-156.3:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of male genital organs: Seminal vesicle
A needle was inserted into your seminal vesicle.
The two seminal vesicles sit behind the bladder. The seminal vesicles form a sugary fluid. This fluid is important in enabling the sperm to move.
A needle can be used, for example, to drain 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).