OPS-Code 8-158.g:
Therapeutic aspiration and evacuation by puncture: Therapeutic percutaneous puncture of joint: Hip joint
You had a needle inserted into your hip joint.
The hip joints are outside, to the side of the pelvis. They connect the pelvis to the thighbones. The hip joints enable the legs to be moved in different directions.
The needle can be used, for example, to drain excess synovial fluid, pus, or blood from the joint.
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).