Failure of sterile precautions during infusn/transfusn

This code signifies a breakdown in aseptic technique during the administration of intravenous fluids, blood products, or other substances directly into a patient's bloodstream. It indicates that the necessary measures to prevent contamination and infection during these procedures were not adequately followed.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a failure in sterile precautions during an infusion or transfusion, leading to potential or actual adverse events. This includes situations like improper skin preparation, contaminated equipment, or breaks in the sterile field during the procedure.

• Always look for explicit documentation of "failure of sterile precautions" or similar language.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis, identifying the cause of a subsequent complication (e.g., infection).
• Do not use this code if the complication is due to a medication error or device malfunction, unless a sterile precaution failure also occurred.