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Biopsy without incision on nervous system and endocrine organs: Percutaneous (needle) intraspinal biopsy: Other

A tissue sample has been taken from your spinal cord.

The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles.

The tissue sample can be taken using a needle, for example. To do this, the needle is inserted through the skin in the relevant area of the back. Then the needle is advanced to the point from which a tissue sample is to be taken.

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

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).