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PL12.6 Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm

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

Harm arising due to a combination of device failure and process/procedural error in device use or maintenance.

exclusions

• Operator error, as mode of injury or harm  (PL12.5)
• Structural device failure, as mode of injury or harm  (PL12.0)
• Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm  (PL12.1)
• Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure without injury or harm  (QA65)

coding note

Code first the injury or harm associated with the device. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the type of device.

postcoordination