Perf due to fb acc left in body fol kidney dialysis, sequela

This code describes a delayed complication where a patient experiences a perforation of an organ or tissue resulting from a foreign object that was inadvertently retained in their body after a kidney dialysis procedure. This represents a long-term consequence of the initial medical error, not an acute event.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a perforation that is a direct and late sequela of a foreign body (e.g., catheter fragment, guide wire) left behind during a prior kidney dialysis. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters addressing the ongoing effects of the retained foreign object.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific perforation (e.g., perforation of intestine).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the perforation to a retained foreign body from a previous kidney dialysis.
• Verify the encounter is for the sequela of the event, not the initial discovery or removal of the foreign body.