OPS-Code 5-029.10:
Other operations on skull, brain and meninges: Other operations on skull, brain and meninges: Implant or replace an intracranial measuring sensor: To measure the intracranial pressure or the oxygen saturation in the brain tissue
You have had a measuring sensor implanted in your skull or a measuring sensor replaced in your skull.
The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium.
The purpose of the measuring sensor is to measure the pressure in your skull or the oxygen content in your brain.
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
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
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).