Legal intervnt involving manhandling, suspect injured, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a suspect due to physical force or rough handling during a legal intervention. It specifically applies to follow-up care for injuries that occurred in this manner.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits for a suspect who was injured as a result of being manhandled by law enforcement or other legal authorities. It should be used for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up examinations related to these specific injuries.

• Always assign an external cause code (Y35.813D) in conjunction with an injury code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during a legal intervention involving manhandling and that the patient is the suspect.
• Verify that the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury.