AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Perpetrator of Maltreatment and Neglect
Subcategory Y07.0, Spouse or partner, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect, has been expanded and new codes are created to further describe perpetrators of maltreatment and neglect, as follows:• Y07.010 Husband, current, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.011 Husband, former, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.020 Wife, current, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.021 Wife, former, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.030 Male partner, current, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.031 Male partner, former, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect • Y07.040 Female partner, current, perpetrator of maltreatment...
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Article Overview
This short coding update explains changes to an ICD-10-CM external cause subcategory related to perpetrators of maltreatment and neglect. It is relevant for coders, compliance staff, and clinicians who need to track how family, partner, and social relationship categories are represented in the code set. The article presents newly expanded or added code options and is focused on code-set maintenance rather than clinical management.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to external cause coding categories can affect documentation review, data reporting, and accurate classification of injury-related circumstances. This article helps readers understand the scope of the ICD-10-CM changes affecting perpetrator categories.
What You Will Learn
- How the ICD-10-CM external cause category was expanded
- Which relationship-based perpetrator categories were added or revised
- How these changes fit within maltreatment and neglect reporting
- What types of coding updates are included in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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