2025 ICD-10-CM code Y07.410
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity Feed
This code classifies instances where a brother is the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of injuries or conditions directly resulting from the maltreatment or neglect.Appropriate documentation substantiating the causal link between the brother's actions and the victim's condition is crucial for justifying the medical care provided.
The clinical responsibility would involve assessing the victim's injuries or conditions resulting from the maltreatment or neglect, providing appropriate medical care, and possibly reporting the incident to the relevant authorities (child protective services, law enforcement, etc.).
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity
- Y07.410 falls under the broader category of Y07 (Other family member, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect) and the even broader category of Y07-Y09 (Assault).
In simple words: This code is used when a brother hurts or neglects someone in their family.Doctors use this code to explain why someone was harmed.
ICD-10-CM code Y07.410 specifies instances of maltreatment and neglect where the perpetrator is identified as the victim's brother.This code is used to classify the external cause of morbidity and is typically used as a secondary code in conjunction with a code from another chapter detailing the nature of the injury or condition resulting from the maltreatment or neglect.The code does not specify the type of maltreatment or neglect, only the perpetrator's relationship to the victim.
Example 1: A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with multiple bruises and a fractured arm. He reveals that his older brother inflicted these injuries during an argument. Code Y07.410 would be used to document the external cause of his injuries., A social worker assesses a young woman who has experienced years of emotional neglect from her older brother, resulting in significant psychological distress. Y07.410 would be used to document the external cause of her psychological condition., A physician documents a case of a young adult female patient who reports suffering from long-term verbal and emotional abuse inflicted by her brother since childhood. The physician documents the case using Y07.410 to identify the perpetrator and the nature of abuse.Additional codes would be used to describe the resulting medical conditions.
Thorough documentation should include details of the maltreatment or neglect, the nature of the injuries or conditions suffered by the victim, the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator (brother), and any witness statements or evidence supporting the claim.Documentation should follow all relevant legal and ethical guidelines regarding reporting of child abuse or neglect.
** This code is part of the broader category of assault codes within the ICD-10-CM classification. Always ensure accurate documentation to support the use of this code, especially in cases involving child abuse or neglect where reporting to the appropriate authorities is mandatory.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Social Work, Psychiatry, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Emergency Room