OPS-Code 5-059.h2:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Using a neurostimulator to stimulate the peripheral nervous system with additional measurement and/or stimulation function: With heart rate-based seizure detection and automatic stimulation
Your nerve stimulator is intended to detect epileptic seizures by measuring your heartbeat.
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 explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).