PL11.2
Embolisation, as mode of injury or harm
Embolização como modo de lesão ou dano
CategoryDefinition
The solid object could include a foreign body, such as a piece of equipment used to perform the surgery, or could include a piece of tissue dislodged during the procedure (such as atheroma or thrombus).
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.
Exclusions
- Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm
- Embolisation without injury or harm