OPS-Code 5-039.a:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Other operations on spinal cord and spinal cord structures: Removal of electrodes
- 5-039.a2 An epidural rod electrode
- 5-039.a3 Multiple epidural rod electrodes
- 5-039.a4 An epidural plate electrode
- 5-039.a5 Multiple epidural plate electrodes
- 5-039.a6 A subdural electrode
- 5-039.a7 Multiple subdural electrodes
- 5-039.a8 Spinal ganglion, one electrode
- 5-039.a9 Spinal ganglion, multiple electrodes
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
The explanations of ICD and OPS codes are provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).