Y35
Non-billableLegal intervention
Legal intervention
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- any injury sustained as a result of an encounter with any law enforcement official, serving in any capacity at the time of the encounter, whether on-duty or off-duty. Includes: injury to law enforcement official, suspect and bystander
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
Y35.0Legal intervention involving firearm discharge
Y35.1Legal intervention involving explosives
Y35.2Legal intervention involving gas
Y35.3Legal intervention involving blunt objects
Y35.4Legal intervention involving sharp objects
Y35.8Legal intervention involving other specified means
Y35.9Legal intervention, means unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Legal interventionC0178362
- Legal intervention (event)C0178362
- any injury sustained as a result of an encounter with any law enforcement official, serving in any capacity at the time of the encounter, whether on-duty or off-duty. Includes: injury to law enforcement official, suspect and bystanderC4290500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y35?
ICD-10-CM code Y35 represents "Legal intervention". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y35 a billable code?
No, Y35 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Y35.
What chapter is Y35 in?
Y35 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y35?
Y35 has 7 child codes, including: Y35.0 (Legal intervention involving firearm discharge), Y35.1 (Legal intervention involving explosives), Y35.2 (Legal intervention involving gas), Y35.3 (Legal intervention involving blunt objects), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y35?
Y35 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0178362, C4290500. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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