OPS-Code 8-158:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of joint
- 8-158.0 Glenohumeral joint
- 8-158.1 Acromioclavicular joint
- 8-158.2 Scapulothoracic joint
- 8-158.3 Sternoclavicular joint
- 8-158.4 Humeroulnar joint
- 8-158.5 Proximal radioulnar joint
- 8-158.6 Distal radioulnar joint
- 8-158.7 Wrist
- 8-158.8 Radiocarpal joint
- 8-158.9 Ulnocarpal joint
- 8-158.a Wrist
- 8-158.b Carpometacarpal joint
- 8-158.c Metacarpophalangeal joint
- 8-158.d Interphalangeal joint
- 8-158.e Sacroiliac joint
- 8-158.f Symphysis
- 8-158.g Hip joint
- 8-158.h Knee
- 8-158.j Proximal tibiofibular joint
- 8-158.k Talocrural joint
- 8-158.m Subtalar joint
- 8-158.n Tarsal joint
- 8-158.p Tarsometatarsal joint
- 8-158.q Metatarsophalangeal joint
- 8-158.r Toe joint
- 8-158.s Mandibular joint
- 8-158.t Joints of the spine and ribs
- 8-158.x Other
- 8-158.y Unspecified
Note
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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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).