T81.527A
ICD-10-CMObstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, initial encounter
This code signifies a patient presenting with an obstruction caused by a foreign object that was unintentionally retained in their body after a catheter or packing material was removed. The obstruction is a direct consequence of the retained item.
Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an obstruction resulting from a foreign body left behind after a procedure involving catheter removal (e.g., urinary catheter, central line) or packing removal (e.g., surgical packing, nasal packing). This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of this specific complication.
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