Obst due to fb acc left in body following heart cath, subs

This code signifies a complication where a foreign object, such as a guidewire fragment or catheter tip, remains in the patient's body after a heart catheterization procedure, leading to an obstruction. This obstruction is an unintended consequence of the initial diagnostic or interventional cardiac procedure.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with symptoms or signs of an obstruction caused by a retained foreign body from a previous heart catheterization. This includes situations where the retained object is identified during a subsequent imaging study or when the patient is being managed for the obstructive complication.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the type of obstruction (e.g., vascular, cardiac).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used for subsequent encounters, indicating ongoing care for the complication.
• Do not use this code for complications that are not obstructive in nature, even if a foreign body is present.