Legal intervnt w unsp gas, law enforc offl injured, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a law enforcement official due to a legal intervention involving an unspecified type of gas. It indicates that the incident is the initial presentation of the injury for treatment.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries to police officers, sheriffs, or other authorized law enforcement personnel who are harmed by gas (e.g., tear gas, pepper spray, or other chemical agents) during the course of their official duties in a legal intervention. It should be used when the specific type of gas involved is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injured party is a law enforcement official and the injury resulted from a legal intervention.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• If the specific type of gas is known, a more specific code from the Y35.2 series should be selected.