PL11.5 Procedure undertaken at wrong site or wrong side, as mode of injury or harm

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

exclusions

• Patient received diagnostic test or treatment intended for another patient  (PL14.C)

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

• Procedure undertaken at wrong site or wrong side, as mode of injury or harm
• operation performed on incorrect site
• surgery undergone on incorrect body part
• wrong surgery
• Performance of inappropriate operation

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