Oth comp of fb acc left in body fol kidney dialysis, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing adverse effect resulting from a foreign object inadvertently retained within the body after a kidney dialysis procedure. These complications are not immediately apparent but manifest over time, impacting the patient's health.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or persistent issue directly attributable to a foreign body, such as a catheter fragment or surgical sponge, that was unintentionally left in a patient following kidney dialysis. This would include conditions like chronic infection, fistula formation, or organ damage that develops months or years after the initial dialysis event.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the complication is a late effect.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific complication (e.g., chronic infection).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the foreign body retention post-dialysis to the current complication.