OPS-Code 8-530.3:
Nuclear medicine therapy: Therapy with unsealed radionuclides: Instillation of unsealed radionuclides into joints
You were treated with a radioactive drug due to a joint disorder.
Joints are encased in a joint capsule.The synovial membrane lines the inside of the joint capsule.You have had a radioactive drug injected into your joint. When the drug is absorbed by the joint membrane, it breaks down and emits radiation. The radiation is intended to change the joint membrane and destroy pathologically altered 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).