OPS-Code 8-154.1:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of organs of the abdominal cavity: Liver
Your liver has been punctured by a needle.
The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.
When the liver 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
Source
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