1-513.1:
Biopsy of nerve tissue, hypophysis, pineal gland by incision and craniotomy: Incisional biopsy of peripheral nerves: Brachial plexus
Tissue samples were taken from your brachial plexus during an operation.
Nerves are a sort of wiring in the body. Nerves conduct information. The nerves use electrical impulses to do this. Nerves are important, for instance, in enabling you to sense contacts and temperatures, and to move your muscles.
The brachial plexus is located between the neck and the armpit. From the neck it runs under the collarbone into the armpit. Among other things, the brachial plexus is important for muscle movement and for sensation in the arm, shoulder and chest.
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).