OPS-Code 5-039.c:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Other operations on spinal cord and spinal cord structures: Inspection of electrodes
- 5-039.c0 An epidural rod electrode
- 5-039.c1 Multiple epidural rod electrodes
- 5-039.c2 An epidural plate electrode
- 5-039.c3 Multiple epidural plate electrodes
- 5-039.c4 A subdural electrode
- 5-039.c5 Multiple subdural electrodes
- 5-039.c6 Spinal ganglion, one electrode
- 5-039.c7 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).