Foreign body in vulva and vagina, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-occurring complication resulting from a foreign object previously lodged in the vulva or vagina. It addresses persistent issues that arise after the initial foreign body event, even if the object has since been removed. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, adhesions, fistulas, or recurrent infections.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past foreign body in the vulva or vagina. This applies when the patient presents with symptoms or conditions that are clearly linked to the historical foreign body, and the acute foreign body event itself is no longer active. Examples include chronic pelvic pain attributed to prior vaginal foreign body, or scarring from a past retained tampon.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pelvic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past foreign body in the specified anatomical sites.
• Do not use this code for acute foreign body encounters; use the acute foreign body codes (T19.2XXA, T19.2XXD) for those situations.