Y35.213D — Legal intervention involving injury by tear gas, suspect injured, subsequent encounter
Is Y35.213D billable?
Yes — Y35.213D is billable for FY2027. Y35.213D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Y35.213D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Y35.213D at a glance
| Code | Y35.213D |
|---|---|
| Description | Legal intervention involving injury by tear gas, suspect injured, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in Y35.213D?
In Y35.213D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for Y35.213D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is Y35.213D listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y35.213, the nearest indexed parent of Y35.213D. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Legal › intervention › gas › tear gas › injuring › suspect
How long has Y35.213D existed?
Y35.213D 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.