Obst due to fb acc left in body following endo exam, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting with an obstruction caused by a foreign object that was unintentionally retained within their body after an endoscopic procedure. The obstruction is a direct consequence of the accidentally left-behind item, and this code is used for follow-up care related to this specific complication.

This code is appropriate when a patient returns for evaluation or treatment of symptoms like pain, nausea, or inability to pass stool, and diagnostic imaging or endoscopy confirms an obstruction due to a forgotten instrument or material from a prior endoscopic exam. It applies to subsequent encounters after the initial identification of the retained foreign body.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the obstruction is due to an accidentally retained foreign body from an endoscopy.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter for the complication, not the initial discovery.
• Consider additional codes for the specific type of obstruction or any associated complications.