OPS-Code 5-048:
Operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Epineural suture of a nerve and nerve plexus with graft
- 5-048.0 Cranial nerves, extracranial
- 5-048.1 Brachial plexus
- 5-048.2 Nerves to shoulder
- 5-048.3 Nerves to arm
- 5-048.4 Nerves to hand
- 5-048.5 Nerves to trunk
- 5-048.6 Lumbosacral plexus
- 5-048.7 Nerves to groin and pelvic floor
- 5-048.8 Nerves to leg
- 5-048.9 Nerves to foot
- 5-048.x Other
- 5-048.y Unspecified
Note
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Additional indicator
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- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
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