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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 1 intraluminal expanding extraction aid

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

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).