Y35.4

Non-billable

Legal 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.

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 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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