OPS-Code 8-83b.e1:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Stent coating type: Bioactive surface (covered stents)
The tube in your blood vessel is made of a special coating.
The coating is intended, for example, to prevent blood clotting in the tube or the tube from getting blocked.
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).