2025 ICD-10-CM code Y07.420
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Foster father, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.
Modifiers do not apply to ICD-10-CM codes.
The medical necessity for using Y07.420 stems from the need to accurately document and report cases of child abuse and neglect.This is crucial for the safety and well-being of the child, and it is essential for initiating appropriate interventions and legal actions.Accurate coding ensures proper reimbursement for treatment and facilitates public health surveillance and prevention efforts. The documentation should clearly demonstrate the child's need for medical attention and intervention as a direct consequence of the foster father's actions.
The clinical responsibility for coding this diagnosis would fall upon the healthcare professional treating the child victim of maltreatment or neglect. This may include physicians, nurses, social workers, or other healthcare providers involved in the care and assessment of the child.
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality
- Y07: Maltreatment and neglect by family members
In simple words: This code is used when a foster father has harmed or neglected a child in his care.Harm can include physical injury, emotional distress, or a lack of proper care.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies instances where a foster father is identified as the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect.Maltreatment encompasses a broad range of harmful actions, including physical abuse, emotional neglect, and various forms of cruelty. Neglect refers to the failure to provide necessary care and protection, leading to harm or potential harm to the child. This code is secondary to a code from another chapter indicating the nature of the condition caused by the maltreatment or neglect.
Example 1: A 10-year-old boy in foster care is brought to the emergency room with multiple bruises. The investigation reveals that his foster father inflicted these injuries.Code Y07.420 would be used in conjunction with codes describing the specific injuries., A social worker assesses a 5-year-old girl in foster care who exhibits severe emotional neglect due to a lack of affection and attention from her foster father. Code Y07.420 would be used, and it would be supplemented with codes that reflect the emotional and psychological effects of this neglect., A 15-year-old teenager in foster care is diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety as a result of emotional abuse by her foster father.This would be coded using Y07.420 and codes that describe the mental health conditions.
Detailed documentation is needed to support the use of Y07.420. This includes comprehensive descriptions of the maltreatment or neglect, including the specific actions, the frequency, the duration, and any resulting injuries or impairments to the child's health and well-being. Medical records, social worker reports, police reports, and photographic evidence should be thoroughly documented. The documentation should clearly establish a causal link between the foster father's actions and the resulting harm to the child.
** This code is used to identify the perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect in cases involving foster fathers.It is essential to carefully document all aspects of the situation to ensure accurate coding and appropriate intervention.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Social Work, Child Protective Services, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Emergency Room, Other