Y35
Legal intervention
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y35
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- 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
Specific Codes (7)
Y35.0Category
Legal intervention involving firearm discharge
Y35.1Category
Legal intervention involving explosives
Y35.2Category
Legal intervention involving gas
Y35.3Category
Legal intervention involving blunt objects
Y35.4Category
Legal intervention involving sharp objects
Y35.8Category
Legal intervention involving other specified means
Y35.9Category
Legal intervention, means unspecified
