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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T66-T78
Child Codes
8
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- birth trauma (P10-P15)
- obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
- adult and child maltreatment, confirmed (T74.-)
- suspected abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-)
- suspected adult physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.71)
- suspected adult sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.41)
- suspected child physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.72)
- suspected child sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.42)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
- code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T76?
ICD-10-CM code T76 represents "Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.
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