2025 ICD-10-CM code Y07.421
Effective Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault (X92-Y09) 20 Feed
Maltreatment and neglect by foster mother.
Medical necessity for the use of Y07.421 is established when a healthcare professional determines that a child has been subjected to maltreatment and neglect by their foster mother. This code should be used in conjunction with other codes that describe the nature of the abuse or neglect.
It is the clinical responsibility of healthcare professionals to accurately document and report cases of maltreatment and neglect. This includes identifying the perpetrator and the nature of the abuse or neglect.
In simple words: This code is used when a foster mother has abused or neglected a child.
Foster mother, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect. This code indicates that the foster mother is the perpetrator of the maltreatment and neglect.
Example 1: A child presents with multiple bruises and fractures. Upon investigation, it is determined that the child's foster mother is responsible for the injuries. The code Y07.421 would be used to document the foster mother's role as the perpetrator of physical abuse., A child is brought to the hospital suffering from severe malnutrition. The child's foster mother admits to withholding food from the child as a form of punishment. Code Y07.421 would be used to document the foster mother's role as the perpetrator of neglect., A child exhibits signs of emotional distress and withdrawal. During therapy, the child discloses that their foster mother has been subjecting them to verbal abuse and emotional manipulation. Code Y07.421 would be used to document the foster mother's role as the perpetrator of emotional abuse.
Documentation should include detailed descriptions of physical findings, psychological evaluations, and any other evidence of maltreatment and neglect. Statements from the victim, witnesses, and the perpetrator should also be included.
** This code helps to track and identify patterns of abuse and neglect, which can aid in prevention and intervention efforts.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Primary Care, Social Work, Child Protective Services
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital