OPS-Code 8-156.x:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of male genital organs: Other
A needle was inserted into one or more of your sex organs.
The internal male genital organs include the testes, epididymides, the vas deferens, the spermatic cords, the seminal vesicles and the prostate. The external male genitals include the penis and the testicles.
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).