OPS-Code 8-821.51:
Plasmapheresis, adsorption and related procedures: Adsorption and related procedures: C-reactive protein apheresis [CRP apheresis]: With reusable and regenerable adsorber, further application
Antibodies have been removed from your blood more than once.
Your blood was routed through a tube to a special machine. In the machine there was a material that bound the blood’s antibodies to itself. The blood that is cleansed in this way was then put back into your body.
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).