Y35
⚠ Non-billable
Legal intervention
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
Y35
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.
Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
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
7th character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y35
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y35?
ICD-10-CM code Y35 represents Legal intervention. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Y35 billable?
No. Y35 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Y35 in?
Y35 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Y35 category
Y35.0
Legal intervention involving firearm discharge
Non-billable
Y35.00
Legal intervention involving unspecified firearm discharge
Non-billable
Y35.01
Legal intervention involving injury by machine gun
Non-billable
Y35.02
Legal intervention involving injury by handgun
Non-billable
Y35.001
Legal intervention involving unspecified firearm discharge, law enforcement official injured
Non-billable
Y35.002
Legal intervention involving unspecified firearm discharge, bystander injured
Non-billable
Y35.003
Legal intervention involving unspecified firearm discharge, suspect injured
Non-billable
Y35.009
Legal intervention involving unspecified firearm discharge, unspecified person injured
Non-billable
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