Obst due to fb acc left in body fol infusn/transfusn, subs

Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following infusion or transfusion, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complication where a foreign object, such as a catheter fragment or needle, was inadvertently retained within the patient's body after an infusion or transfusion procedure, leading to an obstruction. This obstruction is causing symptoms or requiring intervention during a follow-up visit.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with symptoms directly attributable to an obstruction caused by a foreign body accidentally left in after an infusion or transfusion. This includes situations where the patient is receiving ongoing care for the complication, or for removal of the foreign body.

💡Coding Tips

Requires an external cause code (e.g., Y60-Y69) to identify the specific type of misadventure during medical care.
Do not use for initial encounters; this "D" seventh character indicates subsequent care.
Specify the exact nature of the obstruction and the foreign body if known and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T81.521Obst due to fb acc left in body following infusn/transfusn

T81.521D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified T81.1Postprocedural shock T81.10Postprocedural shock unspecified T81.10XAPostprocedural shock unspecified, initial encounter T81.10XDPostprocedural shock unspecified, subsequent encounter