Y35.042A — Legal intervention involving injury by rubber bullet, bystander injured, initial encounter
Is Y35.042A billable?
Yes — Y35.042A is billable for FY2027. Y35.042A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Y35.042A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Y35.042A at a glance
| Code | Y35.042A |
|---|---|
| Description | Legal intervention involving injury by rubber bullet, bystander injured, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in Y35.042A?
In Y35.042A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for Y35.042A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is Y35.042A listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y35.042, the nearest indexed parent of Y35.042A. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Discharge › firearm › legal intervention › using rubber bullet › injuring › bystander (accidental)
- Legal › intervention › firearm › rubber bullet › injuring › bystander
How long has Y35.042A existed?
Y35.042A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.