OPS-Code

5-059.8:

Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Implant or replacement of neurostimulation electrodes for stimulating the peripheral nervous system

• 5-059.80 Implant a temporary electrode for stimulation test
• 5-059.81 Implant of multiple temporary electrodes for stimulation test
• 5-059.82 Implant or replacement of a permanent electrode
• 5-059.83 Implant or replacement of multiple permanent electrodes
• 5-059.84 Implant or replacement of a vagus nerve stimulator electrode
• 5-059.85 Implant or replacement of an electrode for a baroreceptor activation system
• 5-059.86 Implant or replacement of an electrode for a hypoglossal nerve stimulation system
• 5-059.87 Implant or replacement of an electrode for a system for phrenic nerve stimulation
• 5-059.88 Implant or replacement of an electrode for stimulation with an extracorporeal neurostimulator, percutaneous

Note

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