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OPS-Code 8-154.0:

Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of organs of the abdominal cavity: Spleen

Your spleen has been punctured by a needle.

The spleen is on the top left side of the abdomen. Old blood cells are broken down in the spleen. Furthermore, defense cells are stored. If the defense cells are needed, they are then released from the spleen into the blood.

When the spleen is punctured with a needle, any fluid that has collected can be drained away, for example.

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).