OPS-Code 5-038:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Operations on the spinal liquor system
- 5-038.0 Attach an external drain
- 5-038.1 Insertion of a shunt
- 5-038.2 Implant or replace a catheter for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.3 Insertion of a subcutaneous reservoir
- 5-038.4 Implant or replace a drug pump for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.5 Correction of a shunt
- 5-038.6 Inspection of a catheter for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.7 Inspection of a subcutaneous reservoir
- 5-038.8 Inspection of a drug pump for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.9 Remove an external drain
- 5-038.a Removal of a shunt
- 5-038.b Removal of a catheter for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.c Removal of a subcutaneous reservoir
- 5-038.d Removal of a drug pump for intrathecal and/or epidural infusion
- 5-038.x Other
- 5-038.y Unspecified
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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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