1-404.1:
Biopsy without incision on nervous system and endocrine organs: Percutaneous (needle) intraspinal biopsy: Spinal nerves and spinal nerve ganglia, intraspinal
A tissue sample has been taken from your spinal cord nerves.
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.
The tissue sample can be taken using a needle, for example. To do this, the needle is inserted through the skin in the relevant area of the back. Then the needle is advanced to the point from which a tissue sample is to be taken.
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
Further information
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).