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5-059.85:

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 or replacement of an electrode for a baroreceptor activation system

You have been given a nerve pacemaker for nerves that affect blood pressure. The nerve pacemaker or part of it has been implanted or replaced during an operation.

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 of the chest. The electrical impulses pass via one or more wires to the nerve cells in the carotid artery.

The carotid artery runs on both sides of the neck upwards towards the head. In one place in the carotid artery there are particular nerve cells. These nerve cells measure, for instance, how high the blood pressure is, and they can affect this using messenger substances.

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).