OPS-Code 8-522.90:
Radiotherapy: High voltage radiotherapy: Linear accelerator, intensity-modulated radiation therapy: Non-image-guided
You were treated with radiation.
Treatment with radiation is also called radiotherapy.Radiotherapy involves the use of a device that forms particularly high-energy rays. These rays are used to target radiation at specific areas of the body to destroy diseased tissue. Radiation is carried out in such a way that healthy tissue is protected as much as possible.
Your radiotherapy involved rays set to different strengths in different areas. This ensures that the area targeted with the rays is precisely adapted to the shape of the diseased tissue.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).