5-059.h2:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Using a neurostimulator to stimulate the peripheral nervous system with additional measurement and/or stimulation function: With heart rate-based seizure detection and automatic stimulation
You have been given a nerve 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 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.
A sensor is also attached to your nerve pacemaker. The sensor measures your heartbeat and should detect if you are having an epileptic seizure.
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).