2025 ICD-10-CM code Y07.12
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault (X92-Y09) External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) Feed
This code classifies instances where a biological mother is the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.
The medical necessity is established through evidence of maltreatment and neglect inflicted upon the victim by their biological mother. This evidence must be sufficiently documented to support the use of the code.
This code is used by healthcare professionals who assess and document cases of child abuse or neglect.It requires a thorough investigation to confirm the abuse and identify the perpetrator's relationship to the victim.
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Y07.1: Parent (adoptive) (biological), perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect
In simple words: This code is used when a biological mother harms or neglects someone in her care.This could involve physical, emotional, or other forms of abuse or neglect. It's important to confirm that abuse actually occurred before using this code.
ICD-10-CM code Y07.12, "Biological mother, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect," is used to classify cases where a biological mother inflicts maltreatment or neglect upon a victim.This code is secondary to a code from another chapter indicating the nature of the condition.It's crucial to confirm abuse before applying this code. The selection of the perpetrator code depends on the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim.Maltreatment and neglect include, but are not limited to: abandonment, emotional neglect, mental cruelty, physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, torture, and verbal abuse.
Example 1: A 5-year-old child is brought to the emergency room with multiple bruises and fractures.The mother is identified as the perpetrator, and code Y07.12 is used in conjunction with codes specifying the injuries sustained., A social worker documents a case of severe emotional neglect by a biological mother towards her teenage child.The neglect includes consistent emotional abuse and failure to provide basic needs.Code Y07.12 is used alongside codes specifying the type of neglect., A pediatrician documents physical and psychological neglect of an infant by the biological mother, resulting in failure to thrive and developmental delays.This finding necessitates the use of Y07.12 along with codes indicating failure to thrive and associated medical conditions.
Thorough documentation is essential, including:medical records detailing the injuries or neglect, police reports (if applicable), social worker's assessment, and statements from witnesses.Confirming abuse is crucial for code accuracy.
** In cases involving multiple perpetrators, additional codes may be used.This code should not be used for situations involving legal intervention, war, or terrorism, which have their own specific ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Social Work, Child Protective Services
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Emergency Room, Other