2025 ICD-10-CM code Y07.14
(Active) Effective Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault (X92-Y09) 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) Feed
The code represents an instance where the adoptive mother is the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.
The code's medical necessity lies in accurately identifying the perpetrator of child maltreatment for purposes of reporting, intervention, and legal proceedings. This ensures appropriate actions are taken to protect the child's well-being and address the underlying causes of the abuse or neglect.
The responsibility for documenting and reporting this code typically falls on healthcare providers, social workers, or law enforcement officials who encounter cases of maltreatment or neglect.
In simple words: This code is used when an adopted child has been mistreated or neglected by their adoptive mother.
This code identifies cases where the adoptive mother is documented as the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect towards a child in her care.It encompasses various forms of abuse or neglect.
Example 1: A pediatrician examines a child and finds evidence of physical abuse consistent with the adoptive mother's disciplinary practices. After reporting, the code Y07.14 is used in the medical records., A social worker investigates a case of neglect where an adoptive mother fails to provide adequate food, clothing, or shelter for the adopted child. This leads to the application of code Y07.14., A therapist treating an adopted child diagnoses emotional or psychological abuse stemming from the adoptive mother's actions. Subsequently, code Y07.14 is used to document the perpetrator.
Documentation should include details of the maltreatment or neglect, such as physical findings, psychological assessments, child's statements, and observations by professionals. Any evidence collected to support the claim of maltreatment should be thoroughly documented.
** This code requires careful and sensitive handling given its implications for the child and family.It's crucial to differentiate between different types of abuse and neglect. It's important to note that proper documentation is crucial for accurate coding and reporting.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Social Work, Child Psychiatry, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Home, Other Place of Service