Foreign body in penis, sequela

This code describes the long-term or late effects resulting from a foreign object having been present within the penis. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, strictures, or other persistent complications that manifest after the initial acute injury has resolved.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past foreign body in the penis, and the foreign body itself is no longer present. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues stemming from such an event, rather than the initial acute presentation.

• Always use this code with an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., N35.x for urethral stricture).
• Do not use this code if the foreign body is still present; instead, use an acute foreign body code from the T19 category.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should always be used for these late effects.