5-059.81:
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: Implant of multiple temporary electrodes for stimulation test
You have been given a nerve pacemaker as a trial.
Nerves transmit information in the body. They use electrical impulses to do this. A nerve pacemaker usually consists of a device with one or more wires coming from it. The device generates electrical impulses and it is implanted beneath the skin or worn outside the body on a belt. The electrical impulses pass via one or more wires to the nerves that are to be treated.
You have had some wires from a nerve pacemaker implanted as a test. The wires were then removed again.
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).