Template:ICD10 Guideline Iatrogenic Injury

Explanation of use of iatrogenic codes. Used by

• Template:ICD10 Guideline Iatrogenic
• Template:ICD10 Guideline Trauma w mechanism

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Iatrogenic injuries

• Some iatrogenic codes are self-explanatory for what occurred. For example Iatrogenic, air embolism, as complication of line/infusion/transfusion/injection. But for others, such as Iatrogenic, puncture or laceration, related to a procedure or surgery NOS it's not clear what happened, i.e. what was iatrogenically injured.
  • In these latter cases, with just one exception, DO NOT also code a trauma code for what was iatrogenically injured. This is because iatrogenic injuries are technically not considered to be traumas.
    • that one exception is you should code Rib, fracture, injury/trauma in the context of CPR, cardiac resuscitation.
  • Instead, combine the iatrogenic code with another ICD10 code indicating the body part involved.
    • e.g. for iatrogenic laceration of a pulmonary artery, combine: Iatrogenic, puncture or laceration, related to a procedure or surgery NOS with Disorder of pulmonary vessels, NOS.