OPS-Code 8-530.90:
Nuclear medicine therapy: Therapy with unsealed radionuclides: Intravenous therapy with radiolabeled metabolic substances: 131I-iodometomidate radiotherapy
You were given a radioactive drug that accumulates in the adrenal glands.
The adrenal glands are at the top of the kidneys.The radioactive drug spreads through the body via the blood. It is absorbed by the adrenal glands and emits radiation at that site. The radiation is intended to damage pathologically altered tissues.
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).