OPS-Code 8-546.x:
Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Hyperthermic chemotherapy: Other
You were given heated chemotherapy drugs.
Chemotherapy is usually used with cancers.The tissue in the body is made up of cells. With cancer, the cells multiply uncontrollably, which leads to a malignant neoplasm (abnormal growth of tissue) developing. The cancer cells can destroy the healthy tissue and spread throughout the body.However, there are also other diseases where chemotherapy can be used.
The drugs were heated to increase the effect of the chemotherapy.
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).