Foreign body in stomach, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a foreign body having been present in the stomach. It signifies that the foreign body is no longer present, but its prior presence has led to ongoing health issues or complications. This could include chronic inflammation, scarring, strictures, or other persistent problems.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a foreign body previously located in the stomach, even if the foreign body has since been removed or passed. This applies to situations where the patient presents with symptoms or diagnoses clearly linked to the historical event. For example, a patient presenting with gastric outlet obstruction due to scarring from a swallowed object years prior.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical foreign body in the stomach.
• Do not use this code if the foreign body is still present; instead, use an acute foreign body code.