OPS-Code 8-110.2:
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (EWSL) of stones in urinary organs: Kidney
You had shockwave therapy for stones in the kidney.
Urinary stones are deposits in the urinary tract.The urinary passages include the ureters, bladder and urethra. Urine flows from both kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. The urethra channels the urine outward from the bladder.
During shockwave therapy, shockwaves are transmitted into the body from the outside using a transmitter. The shockwaves are intended to break up the urinary stones.
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).