Question 1

Is T76 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T76 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 T76 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T76 represents Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected. 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 T76 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T76 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 T76?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T76 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 T76?

Accepted Answer

Code T76 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: adult and child maltreatment, confirmed (T74.-); suspected abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-); suspected adult physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.71) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with T76 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with T76?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding T76, consider adding codes for: code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Question 7

Does T76 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T76 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., T76XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T762026

Excludes16Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers