T76.1 Physical abuse, suspected

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applies from T76 Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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

• code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T76

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Codes under T76.1

• T76.11 Adult physical abuse, suspected
• T76.12 Child physical abuse, suspected

Code annotations containing back-references to T76.1

Back-references to T76

• Type 1 Excludes: T74 Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, confirmed ("adult and child maltreatment, suspected (T76.-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z04.71 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse ("suspected case of adult physical abuse, not ruled out (T76.-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z04.72 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse ("suspected case of child physical abuse, not ruled out (T76.-)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z63 Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances ("maltreatment syndrome (T74.-, T76)")

Nearby codes

• T76.01XS Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected, sequela
• T76.02 Child neglect or abandonment, suspected
• T76.02XA Child neglect or abandonment, suspected, initial encounter
• T76.02XD Child neglect or abandonment, suspected, subsequent encounter
• T76.02XS Child neglect or abandonment, suspected, sequela
• T76.1 Physical abuse, suspected (this code)
• T76.11 Adult physical abuse, suspected
• T76.11XA Adult physical abuse, suspected, initial encounter
• T76.11XD Adult physical abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter
• T76.11XS Adult physical abuse, suspected, sequela
• T76.12 Child physical abuse, suspected