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

This code signifies the presence of abnormal fibrous tissue (adhesions) that have formed as a consequence of a foreign object being unintentionally retained within the body after a surgical or medical procedure. The specific procedure that led to the foreign body being left behind is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms or complications directly attributable to adhesions that have developed around a foreign body, such as a surgical sponge or instrument fragment, inadvertently left inside during a prior, unspecified procedure. This code is appropriate for follow-up care, monitoring, or treatment of these adhesions.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the adhesions to a retained foreign body from a prior procedure, even if the procedure itself is not specified.
• This "D" encounter code is for subsequent care after the initial treatment of the adhesions.
• Always look for a more specific code if the type of foreign body or the procedure is known.