OPS-Code 5-039.d:
Operations on spinal cord, spinal cord membranes and spinal canal: Other operations on spinal cord and spinal cord structures: Removal of neurostimulators for epidural spinal cord stimulation or for anterior root stimulation
During a procedure, a nerve pacemaker for nerves in your spinal cord area was removed.
The vertebrae form the spinal canal on the rear of the spinal column. The spinal cord runs in the spinal canal. Nerve fibers run from the brain into the body via the spinal cord and form nerves there. Every nerve is responsible for a particular part of the skin and for certain muscles. These nerves are important for instance in enabling you to feel and move the muscles.Nerves use electrical impulses to convey information.
A pacemaker usually consists of a small device with a battery. The pacemaker can emit electrical impulses.A nerve pacemaker is usually inserted under the skin of the upper body or buttocks. The electrical impulses are conducted toward the spinal cord via one or more cables.
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
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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).