Adhes due to fb acc left in body fol heart cath, sequela

This code describes the long-term consequences of adhesions that have formed as a direct result of a foreign object being unintentionally retained within the body following a heart catheterization procedure. These adhesions can cause chronic pain, organ dysfunction, or other complications that manifest after the initial procedure.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms or conditions attributable to adhesions that developed due to a foreign body (e.g., a guidewire fragment, catheter tip) left behind after a heart catheterization. This code is appropriate for reporting the sequela, meaning the late effects or complications, of such an event.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela, meaning the complication is a late effect.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific manifestation(s) of the adhesions (e.g., chronic pain, organ obstruction).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adhesions to a retained foreign body from a prior heart catheterization.