PL11.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm

Description

An embolisation occurs when a solid object within the venous or arterial circulation propagates to a distal location and becomes lodged there.

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.

Coding note from above levels

Code first the injury or harm associated with the procedure. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the procedure or intervention.

Excludes

  • PL12.3 – Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm
  • QA50 – Embolisation without injury or harm

Exclusions from above levels

  • PL13 – Mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance

Child codes

  • PL11.20 – Air embolism, as mode of injury
  • PL11.2Y – Other specified embolisation, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.2Z – Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • PL11.0 – Cut, puncture or tear, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.1 – Burn arising during procedure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.3 – Foreign body accidentally left in body, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.4 – Failure of sterile precautions, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.5 – Procedure undertaken at wrong site or wrong side, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.6 – Pressure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL11.Y – Other specified mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure
  • PL11.Z – Unspecified mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure

Foundation entity

Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1474639400

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: PL11: Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure › 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality