OPS-Code 8-718.8:
Mechanical ventilation and respiratory assistance via face mask or tube and weaning from mechanical ventilation: Weaning from mechanical ventilation: Prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation in specialized weaning unit within intensive care ward
- 8-718.80 Minimum 1 to maximum 2 days of treatment
- 8-718.81 Minimum 3 to maximum 5 days of treatment
- 8-718.82 Minimum 6 to maximum 10 days of treatment
- 8-718.83 Minimum 11 to maximum 20 days of treatment
- 8-718.84 Minimum 21 to maximum 40 days of treatment
- 8-718.85 Minimum 41 to maximum 75 days of treatment
- 8-718.86 Minimum 76 days of treatment
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 explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).