8-920:
Neurological monitoring: EEG monitoring (minimum 2-channel) for more than 24 h
Your brain waves were monitored over a long period of time.
Brainwaves are electrical signals in the brain. These electrical signals send information in the brain. Information like this may relate, for example, to awareness, various movements or sensations.
To measure the brain waves, a lot of small sensors are attached to the person’s head. This examination is also known as an EEG. The EEG machine then records the brain waves in the different parts of the brain. These recordings look like curves or waves. The waves look different, depending on how the brain is working. There are typical waves while someone is sleeping or with certain disorders, for example. If the brain waves are measured the results can be used to monitor brain function.
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).