Foreign body in urethra, initial encounter

This code signifies the presence of an object that is not naturally found within the urethra. This foreign body can be introduced accidentally, intentionally, or migrate from an adjacent organ, causing symptoms such as dysuria, hematuria, or urinary obstruction.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a foreign body lodged in the urethra. This includes cases where the foreign body is identified during a diagnostic workup or when the patient reports the insertion of an object.

• Always assign the appropriate seventh character for the encounter (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).
• Code any associated symptoms or complications, such as urinary tract infection or urethral injury, in addition to the foreign body code.
• If the foreign body is removed, ensure the appropriate procedure code is also reported.