T76.0
Non-billableNeglect or abandonment, suspected
Neglect or abandonment, 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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neglect or abandonment, suspected?
The ICD-10-CM code for neglect or abandonment, suspected is T76.0. The full clinical description is "Neglect or abandonment, suspected". T76.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T76.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T76.0 represents “Neglect or abandonment, 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 T76.0 a billable code?
No, T76.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T76.0.
What chapter is T76.0 in?
T76.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T76.0?
T76.0 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 T76.0?
T76.0 has 2 child codes, including: T76.01 (Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected), T76.02 (Child neglect or abandonment, suspected).
Are additional codes required with T76.0?
Yes, when using T76.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury.
What are the UMLS CUIs for T76.0?
T76.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3647783. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T76.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neglect or abandonment, 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 T76.0?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T76.0 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.