Y35.4
Non-billableLegal intervention involving sharp objects
Legal intervention involving sharp 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 cut by sharp objects
- Legal intervention involving being stabbed by sharp objects
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 the ICD-10 code for legal intervention involving sharp objects?
The ICD-10-CM code for legal intervention involving sharp objects is Y35.4. The full clinical description is "Legal intervention involving sharp objects". Y35.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y35.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y35.4 represents "Legal intervention involving sharp objects". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y35.4 a billable code?
No, Y35.4 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 Y35.4.
What chapter is Y35.4 in?
Y35.4 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y35.4?
Y35.4 has 3 child codes, including: Y35.40 (Legal intervention involving unspecified sharp objects), Y35.41 (Legal intervention involving bayonet), Y35.49 (Legal intervention involving other sharp objects).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y35.4?
Y35.4 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2906428, C2906429, C0481098. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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