OPS-Code 8-527.8:
Radiotherapy: Construction and adjustment of fixation and treatment aids in radiotherapy: Individual blocks or multileaf collimator (MLC)
Special devices were fabricated and customized for your treatment 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.
Devices can be attached to the machine that emits the radiation. These devices act as a template or guide. They direct the radiation very precisely towards the targeted areas. This serves to protect the surrounding tissues as much as possible.
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).