PL13

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

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

Coding note

Code first the injury or harm associated with the drug, medicament or substance. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the substance.

Child codes

  • PL13.0 – Overdose of substance, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.1 – Underdosing, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.2 – Drug-related injury or harm in the context of correct administration or dosage, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.3 – Incorrect substance, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.5 – Incorrect administration of drug or medicament, as mode of injury
  • PL13.6 – Medication or substance that is known to be an allergen, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.7 – Medication or substance that is known to be contraindicated for the patient, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.8 – Expired or deteriorated medication or substance, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.9 – Drug or substance interactions, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.A – Inappropriate stoppage or discontinuation of drug, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL13.Y – Other specified mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance
  • PL13.Z – Mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • PL10 – Other health care related causes of injury or harm
  • PL11 – Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical procedure
  • PL12 – Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft
  • PL14 – Mode of injury or harm associated with other health care related causes

Foundation entity

Mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1323892810

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality