Y35.3

Non-billable

Legal 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Y35-Y38

Parent Code

Y35

Child Codes

3

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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