PL11.0 Cut, puncture or tear, as mode of injury or harm

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


The cut or puncture occurs when a solid organ or blood vessel or nerve is unintentionally lacerated or otherwise damaged during a surgical or medical procedure. The cut or puncture must not be required for the successful completion of the procedure. A perforation occurs when a hollow viscous, such as the bowel or urinary bladder, is injured during a surgical procedure such that the contents of the viscous leak into the surrounding tissues or space.

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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