Foreign body accidentally left in body, as mode of injury or harm
Definition
Foreign bodies may consist of medical and surgical devices which enter the body during a procedure. Foreign bodies might also consist of other material which enters the body traumatically or through accidental ingestion. Foreign bodies represent a risk to patients and therefore should be removed, if possible. Sometimes surgical devices are left intentionally - for example sutures, staples, and prostheses. These would not meet the definition of being left accidentally. Sometimes material which entered the body during trauma is left in the body intentionally, as it would cause damage to remove it. In either situation, the foreign body must not be left intentionally for it to be considered.
Coding note
Code first the injury or harm associated with the procedure or intervention. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the procedure or intervention.
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Nearby in Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure