OPS-Code 5-055.3:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Interfascicular suture of a nerve and nerve plexus with transplant and graft: Nerves to arm
You have had a part of a nerve in your arm replaced.
Nerves are a sort of wiring in the body. Nerves conduct information. The nerves use electrical impulses to do this. Nerves are important, for instance, in enabling you to sense contacts and temperatures, and to move your muscles.If a nerve has been severely damaged or cut through, then in some cases part of the nerve must be replaced.
To replace parts of a nerve, nerve tissue from another part of the body can be used. The nerve tissue is then stitched to the damaged nerves and replaces part of the nerve. In addition, the nerve was transferred. To do this, the nerve was detached from the surrounding tissue and moved to another location.
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).