ICD-10-CM Y35 is the diagnosis code for Legal intervention. This code falls under the section "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y35 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y35 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y35 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Legal intervention". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y35 is located in Section Y35-Y38 — "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y35 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y35.0, Y35.1, Y35.2, Y35.3, Y35.4 and more.
Use Y35 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Legal intervention" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Legal intervention is Y35.
No, Y35 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y35 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y35 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.