OPS-Code 8-64:
Electrical reversion of cardiac arrhythmias
- 8-640 External electrical defibrillation (cardioversion)
- 8-641 Temporary external electrical stimulation of heart rhythm (pacing)
- 8-642 Temporary internal electrical stimulation of heart rhythm (pacing)
- 8-643 Intraoperative electrical stimulation of heart rhythm
- 8-644 Testing or reprogramming of implanted heart pacemaker or defibrillator in children and adolescents under partial hospitalization
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).