Y35.3
Non-billableLegal intervention involving blunt objects
Legal intervention involving blunt objects
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Legal intervention involving being hit or struck by blunt object
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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y35.3?
ICD-10-CM code Y35.3 represents "Legal intervention involving blunt objects". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y35.3 a billable code?
No, Y35.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Y35.3.
What chapter is Y35.3 in?
Y35.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y35.3?
Y35.3 has 3 child codes, including: Y35.30 (Legal intervention involving unspecified blunt objects), Y35.31 (Legal intervention involving baton), Y35.39 (Legal intervention involving other blunt objects).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y35.3?
Y35.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2906388, C0481097. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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