PL12.6

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

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

Description

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

Coding note

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

Index terms

  • Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm

Excludes

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

Sibling codes

  • PL12.0 – Structural device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.1 – Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.2 – Perforation or protrusion by device, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.3 – Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.4 – Dislodgement, misconnection or de-attachment, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.5 – Operator error, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.Y – Other specified mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft
  • PL12.Z – Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft, unspecified

Foundation entity

Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/943097158

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: PL12: Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft › 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality