OPS-Code 8-549.00:
Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Percutaneous isolated organ perfusion for chemotherapy: Hepatic: With no external blood filter
You were given a drug via an artery that targets your liver to damage pathologically altered cells.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
For this treatment, a thin tube was firstly inserted into an artery in the groin. This tube was advanced through the artery into your liver. The tube was then used to deliver a drug to your liver. Its function is to damage pathologically altered cells in the liver.
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).