Perf due to fb acc left in body following endo exam, subs

This code signifies a perforation that occurred as a direct result of a foreign object, such as a guidewire or biopsy forceps, being unintentionally retained within the patient's body after an endoscopic procedure. The perforation itself is a complication of this retained foreign body.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously underwent an endoscopic examination and subsequently developed a perforation due to a foreign body that was inadvertently left inside. This would include scenarios where the retained object is later identified and removed, or when the perforation is being managed.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the complication.
• Always sequence this code after the primary code for the specific type of endoscopy performed, if applicable and still relevant to the current encounter.
• Consider additional codes for the specific anatomical site of the perforation and any associated symptoms or interventions.