Obst due to fb acc left in body fol oth procedure, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to an obstruction caused by a foreign object inadvertently retained in their body after a previous surgical or medical procedure, other than a surgical operation. The obstruction is a direct consequence of the retained foreign body.

Use this code when documenting a patient's visit for managing symptoms, complications, or treatment of an obstruction that developed due to a foreign body accidentally left behind during a prior procedure (e.g., catheter fragment, packing material, guidewire). This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial diagnosis of the retained foreign body and obstruction.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the condition.
• Always sequence this code after the primary code identifying the specific type of obstruction, if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the obstruction to a foreign body accidentally left during a previous procedure.