Husband, former, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This code identifies a situation where a patient has experienced maltreatment or neglect, and the perpetrator of this harm is specifically their current or former husband. It indicates a history or ongoing pattern of abuse within a marital or previously marital relationship.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states that the patient's husband or former husband is identified as the individual responsible for the reported maltreatment or neglect. This includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglectful acts perpetrated by this specific family member.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly names the husband or former husband as the perpetrator.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis, accompanying codes for the specific type of maltreatment (e.g., T74.- for adult abuse, confirmed).
• Verify the relationship status (current or former husband) is clearly documented to support this specific perpetrator code.