T76
Non-billableAdult and child abuse, neglect and oth maltreat, suspected
Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •birth traumaP10-P15
- •obstetric traumaO70-O71
- •adult and child maltreatment, confirmedT74
- suspected abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-)
- •suspected adult physical abuse, ruled outZ04.71
- •suspected adult sexual abuse, ruled outZ04.41
- •suspected child physical abuse, ruled outZ04.72
- •suspected child sexual abuse, ruled outZ04.42
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for adult and child abuse, neglect and oth maltreat, suspected?
The ICD-10-CM code for adult and child abuse, neglect and oth maltreat, suspected is T76. The full clinical description is "Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected". T76 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T76 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T76 represents “Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T76 a billable code?
No, T76 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T76.
What chapter is T76 in?
T76 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T76?
T76 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); adult and child maltreatment, confirmed (T74.-); and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under T76?
T76 has 8 child codes, including: T76.0 (Neglect or abandonment, suspected), T76.1 (Physical abuse, suspected), T76.2 (Sexual abuse, suspected), T76.3 (Psychological abuse, suspected), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T76?
Yes, when using T76, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury.
What are the UMLS CUIs for T76?
T76 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886617. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T76 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like adult and child abuse, neglect and oth maltreat, suspected affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T76?
T76 maps to the ICD-11 code: NF0Z (Unspecified effects of external causes).
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