1-510.4:
Biopsy of nerve tissue, hypophysis, pineal gland by incision and craniotomy: Intracranial biopsy by incision and craniotomy: Intracranial parts of cranial nerves and ganglia
Tissue samples have been taken from your cranial nerves.
Various nerves run from the brain to the sensory organs in the head, and to organs in the body. These nerves are called cranial nerves. These nerves are important in seeing, tasting or hearing, for example. But the cranial nerves also control important functions in the body, such as in the lungs and heart.
The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium. To take tissue samples from the cranial nerves, the cranial bone usually has to be cut into. To do this, small holes can be drilled or the bone sawn into. Afterwards, a piece of bone is removed from the skull.
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).