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

This code signifies the development of adhesions, which are bands of scar tissue, as a direct consequence of a foreign object being unintentionally retained within the body after a surgical or other medical procedure. It specifically applies when the patient is seen for follow-up care or treatment related to these adhesions.

Use this code when a patient presents for management of adhesions that have formed due to a retained surgical sponge, instrument fragment, or other foreign body following a previous procedure. This would be appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial discovery and treatment of the retained object, or when the adhesions themselves are the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the adhesions to a retained foreign body from a previous procedure.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, indicating the patient is receiving ongoing care for this complication.
• Do not use for initial encounters where the retained foreign body is first identified and treated.