OPS-Code 5-042:
Operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Excision of a nerve for grafting
- 5-042.0 N. suralis, free graft
- 5-042.1 Plexus cervicalis, free graft
- 5-042.2 N. suralis, vascularized pedicled graft
- 5-042.3 N. saphenus, vascularized pedicled graft
- 5-042.4 N. obturatorius, vascularized pedicled graft
- 5-042.5 N. spinalis, vascularized pedicled graft
- 5-042.x Other
- 5-042.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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