Question 1

Is T74 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T74 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T74 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T74 represents Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, confirmed. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code T74 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T74 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T74?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T74 is section:T66-T78 (Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from T74?

Accepted Answer

Code T74 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-); adult and child maltreatment, suspected (T76.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with T74 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with T74?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding T74, consider adding codes for: code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury; external cause code to identify perpetrator, if known (Y07.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Question 7

Does T74 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T74 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T74XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T742026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Use Additional Code3Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers