Incorrect dilution of fluid used during infusion

This code signifies an adverse event where a fluid administered via infusion was prepared with an incorrect concentration, either too dilute or too concentrated. This error can lead to suboptimal therapeutic effects, toxicity, or other patient harm due to the altered potency of the infused substance.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a medication or solution intended for infusion was improperly diluted, resulting in a deviation from the prescribed or standard concentration. This includes scenarios where the wrong diluent volume was used or the wrong concentration of the base solution was selected for mixing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states an incorrect dilution occurred, not just a general medication error.
• This code is for the cause of the adverse event; additional codes for the specific adverse effect or patient condition resulting from the incorrect dilution should also be reported.
• Do not use if the fluid itself was incorrect (e.g., wrong medication), but rather when the dilution of the correct fluid was erroneous.