PL11.20

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Air embolism, as mode of injury

Coding note from above levels

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

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

Index terms

  • Air embolism, as mode of injury

Exclusions from above levels

  • PL12.3 – Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm
  • QA50 – Embolisation without injury or harm
  • PL13 – Mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance

Sibling codes

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

Foundation entity

Air embolism, as mode of injury – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/357537129

Part of: PL11.2: Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm › PL11: Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure › 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality