OPS-Code 1-279.b0:
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization: Other diagnostic cardiac catheterization: Determination of portal venous pressure gradients: Through indirect measurement of portal vein pressure
The pressure in a blood vessel in your liver was measured.
You had a catheter examination.A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, for example, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed onto the tip of the tube.
The tube was pushed as far as your liver. Pressure measurements were taken there. In this way, an assessment can be made of how well the blood is able to flow through the liver.
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
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
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).