PL11.1 Burn arising during procedure, as mode of injury or harm

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

A burn occurs when tissue is damaged by heat, electricity or fire. It can occur, for example, as the direct result of cautery equipment, warming efforts, or because of a fire.

exclusions

• Burn from ionising radiation  (PB53)

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

• Burn arising during procedure, as mode of injury or harm
• burn complicating procedure
• accidental burn during medical or surgical care
• accidental burn during intervention
• scald during medical or surgical care
• scald during medical or surgical procedure
• scorching during medical or surgical care
• burn during radiation therapy

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