Adhes due to fb acc left in body fol infusn/transfusn, sqla

This code describes the long-term consequences, specifically adhesions, that develop as a result of a foreign object being unintentionally retained within the body after an infusion or transfusion procedure. These adhesions are a chronic complication stemming from the initial iatrogenic event.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with adhesions clearly linked to a foreign body (e.g., catheter fragment, needle tip) that was inadvertently left behind following an infusion or transfusion. It should be used for the sequela (late effects) of such an event, not for the initial acute complication.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is seen for the late effects of the foreign body.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific type of foreign body, if known and still present, or after a code indicating the history of the foreign body.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adhesions to the retained foreign body from an infusion/transfusion procedure.