5-059.c7:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Implant or replacement of a neurostimulator for stimulating the peripheral nervous system with implant or replacement of a neurostimulation electrode: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation system
You have been given a nerve pacemaker for your hypoglossal nerve. The nerve pacemaker or part of it has been implanted or replaced during an operation.
This nerve pacemaker is also known as a tongue pacemaker.
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 hypoglossal nerve.
The hypoglossal nerve runs on either side of the head from the brain to the tongue. The nerve controls the tongue’s movements. A tongue pacemaker can prevent the tongue from slipping too far down the throat at night so that it blocks the airways. If the tongue pacemaker is not required during the day, a remote control can be used to switch it off for a while.
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).