Other non-magnetic metal obj entering via natrl orfc, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from a non-magnetic metal object entering the body through a natural opening (e.g., mouth, nose, ear, rectum, vagina). These sequelae can include chronic pain, infection, scarring, or organ damage that persists after the initial incident or removal of the object.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a past event where a non-magnetic metal foreign body entered a natural orifice. This applies to follow-up encounters for complications that are still present and attributable to the original foreign body insertion. Do not use for the initial acute foreign body encounter.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stricture, infection).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past foreign body event.
• This "S" (sequela) character indicates that the code is for a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of a previous injury or disease.