Legal intervnt w oth means, unsp person injured, init

This code signifies an injury sustained during an encounter with law enforcement or other legal authorities, where the specific method of intervention is known but not explicitly categorized elsewhere. The injury's recipient is not identified, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documentation indicates an injury resulted from a legal intervention, such as a physical restraint, use of a taser, or other specified but non-classified means by law enforcement. It is appropriate when the medical record does not specify the injured party (e.g., suspect, bystander, officer) and for the first time the patient is seen for this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during a legal intervention.
• Verify that the means of intervention is specified but does not fit more specific Y35.0-Y35.8 codes.
• Confirm that the injured person is not identified in the medical record.