OPS-Code 8-549.x:
Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Percutaneous isolated organ perfusion for chemotherapy: Other
You were given a drug via a blood vessel that targets an organ in your body to damage pathologically altered cells.
Blood vessels transport the blood from the heart to the different tissues and organs in the body, and back again.
For this treatment, a thin tube was firstly inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm. This tube was advanced along inside the blood vessel until it reached the relevant organ. The tube was then used to deliver a drug to damage pathologically altered cells in the organ.
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).