In simple words: This code indicates that a biological father has caused harm to a child through maltreatment or neglect.

This code identifies the biological father as the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.It is used to classify environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury and other adverse effects. This code is intended to be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).This code should only be used in cases of confirmed abuse.

Example 1: A child presents with multiple bruises and fractures at various stages of healing. Upon investigation, it is determined that the biological father is responsible for the injuries., A child is brought to the hospital severely malnourished and dehydrated.The biological father, who is the primary caregiver, has neglected to provide the child with adequate food and water., A child exhibits signs of emotional distress and developmental delays. It is discovered that the biological father has subjected the child to emotional abuse and neglect.

Documentation should include evidence of confirmed abuse or neglect, such as medical records, social worker reports, or law enforcement documentation. The relationship between the perpetrator and victim should also be clearly documented.

** This code is part of a set of codes used to identify perpetrators of maltreatment and neglect.These codes are based on the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim.For cases involving multiple perpetrators, multiple Y07 codes may be assigned.