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OPS-Code 8-019:

Administration of medication and nutrients: Intrathecal and intraventricular administration of medication without infusion pumps

You were given medication via your cerebrospinal fluid.

There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.

Medication can be given via the cerebrospinal fluid at various sites on the body. In the lower part of the spine, drugs can be given via the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the spinal cord. It is also possible to deliver medication via cerebral ventricles, which are cavities in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

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

Further information

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).