T76.21
Non-billableAdult sexual abuse, suspected
Adult sexual abuse, 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 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)
- alleged abuse, ruled out (Z04.7)
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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for adult sexual abuse, suspected?
The ICD-10-CM code for adult sexual abuse, suspected is T76.21. The full clinical description is "Adult sexual abuse, suspected". T76.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T76.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T76.21 represents "Adult sexual abuse, 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 T76.21 a billable code?
No, T76.21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T76.21.
What chapter is T76.21 in?
T76.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T76.21?
T76.21 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 6 more.
What are the subcategories under T76.21?
T76.21 has 3 child codes, including: T76.21XA (Adult sexual abuse, suspected, initial encounter), T76.21XD (Adult sexual abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter), T76.21XS (Adult sexual abuse, suspected, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T76.21?
Yes, when using T76.21 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 T76.21?
T76.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886638. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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