OPS-Code 8-83b.bk:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Type of balloon used: Balloon for creating micro-channels (in the media) through a retrievable barbed nitinol stent
A special balloon was used during treatment of your blood vessels.
A small tube was inserted into the blood vessel with the aid of a balloon. This tube has small barbs on its exterior. These barbs create small channels in the wall of the blood vessel. These channels enable medication to penetrate the wall of the blood vessel. The tube was removed again.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
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).