PL11.6 Pressure, as mode of injury or harm

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

Includes factors such as: body positioning, retractors, or other instruments causing tissue damage through direct pressure

exclusions

• Pressure as potential mode of injury without injury or harm  (QA53)

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

• Pressure, as mode of injury or harm
• Retractor usage too long or incorrect
• Patient kept in same position too long as mode of injury or harm

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