OPS-Code 5-034:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Incision in spinal cord and spinal cord membranes
- 5-034.0 Drainage of subdural fluid
- 5-034.1 Drainage of a subdural hematoma
- 5-034.2 Drainage of a subdural empyema
- 5-034.3 Drainage of intramedullary fluid
- 5-034.4 Drainage of an intramedullary hematoma
- 5-034.5 Drainage of an intramedullary abscess
- 5-034.6 Removal of an intraspinal foreign body
- 5-034.7 Transection of a nerve root (rhizotomy, radiculotomy)
- 5-034.x Other
- 5-034.y Unspecified
Note
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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
Source
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