PL11.2 Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm

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

An embolisation occurs when a solid object within the venous or arterial circulation propagates to a distal location and becomes lodged there.

exclusions

• Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm  (PL12.3)
• Embolisation without injury or harm  (QA50)

sections/codes in this section ()

• Air embolism, as mode of injury  (PL11.20)
• Other specified embolisation, as mode of injury or harm  (PL11.2Y)
• Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm, unspecified  (PL11.2Z)

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

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