PL11.4 Failure of sterile precautions, as mode of injury or harm

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

An infection occurred because standard procedures designed to minimize the risk of hospital acquired infection were not followed or were insufficient.

exclusions

• Failure of sterile precautions without injury or harm  (QA52)

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.

postcoordination

synonyms

• Failure of sterile precautions, as mode of injury or harm
• failure of sterile precautions during intervention
• contamination as mode of injury or harm
• failure to take proper precautions
• Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care
• Failure of sterile precautions during surgical operation
• Failure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusion
• Failure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis or other perfusion
• Failure of sterile precautions during injection or immunization
• Failure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examination
• Failure of sterile precautions during heart catheterization
• Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization

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