OPS-Code 8-159.4:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Other therapeutic percutaneous puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of cephalohematoma
A needle has been used to drain blood from a swelling in your head.
A swelling in the head may occur, for example, if small blood vessels beneath the scalp tear.
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).