Other non-organic obj entering via natrl orifice, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from a non-organic foreign object having previously entered the body through a natural opening. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, infection, scarring, or functional impairment related to the initial foreign body insertion.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past event where a non-organic foreign object entered the body via an orifice (e.g., ear, nose, mouth, rectum, vagina). This applies to follow-up encounters for complications that arise after the initial foreign body removal or after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific complication or condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past foreign body event via a natural orifice.
• Do not use for acute foreign body encounters; those require codes from the T15-T19 range.