5-378.a3:
Rhythm surgery and other operations on heart and pericardium: Removal, replacement and correction of a heart pacemaker and defibrillator: Additional information for the sensor removal: Use of a mechanical, controlled-rotation extraction sheath
You have had heart cables removed using particular technical instruments.
Various technical devices can be implanted into the heart, for example to measure its electrical activity. These devices usually consist of a box that is placed beneath the skin, and one or more cables.
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
Source
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