QA7A

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Inappropriate stoppage or discontinuation of drug without injury or harm

Description

Drug administration cancelled before prescribed or patient stopped taking drug without provider instructions. No injury or harm occurred as a result.

Index terms

  • Inappropriate stoppage or discontinuation of drug without injury or harm

Excludes

  • PL13.A – Inappropriate stoppage or discontinuation of drug, as mode of injury or harm

Exclusions from above levels

  • PL13 – Mode of injury or harm associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance
  • QA8B – Delayed treatment without injury or harm

Sibling codes

  • QA70 – Overdose of substance without injury or harm
  • QA71 – Underdosing without injury or harm
  • QA72 – Incorrect substance without injury or harm
  • QA73 – Incorrect route of administration without injury or harm
  • QA75 – Incorrect duration of administration or course of therapy without injury or harm
  • QA76 – Medication or substance that is known to be an allergen without injury or harm
  • QA77 – Medication or substance that is known to be contraindicated for the patient without injury or harm
  • QA78 – Expired or deteriorated medication or substance without injury or harm
  • QA79 – Drug or substance interactions without injury or harm
  • QA7Y – Other specified circumstances associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance influencing the episode of care without injury or harm
  • QA7Z – Circumstances associated with exposure to a drug, medicament or biological substance influencing the episode of care without injury or harm, unspecified

Foundation entity

Inappropriate stoppage or discontinuation of drug without injury or harm – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/388188910

Part of: 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services