When an insulin pump malfunctions leading to overdosing, select the appropriate reporting and sequencing of resulting conditions:

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The correct sequence starts with coding the mechanical complication of the insulin pump, as it is the initiating event leading to the overdose. Following this, the poisoning by insulin is coded because it is a direct consequence of the pump's malfunction. The appropriate diabetes code is then used to indicate the underlying condition necessitating the pump, and finally, any additional codes for conditions resulting from the overdosing are included. This sequence accurately reflects the causal relationship between the malfunctioning device and the patient's subsequent medical issues.

When an Insulin Pump Malfunctions Leading to Overdosing, Select the Appropriate