Question 1

Is Y35.31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y35.31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y35.31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y35.31 represents Legal intervention involving baton. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y35.31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y35.31 is Y35.3 (Legal intervention involving blunt objects). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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