Wife, current, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This code identifies a situation where a patient has experienced maltreatment or neglect, and the current wife is the individual responsible for perpetrating these actions. It signifies the specific relationship of the perpetrator to the victim in cases of abuse or neglect.

Use this code when documenting a patient's diagnosis of abuse or neglect where the current wife has been identified as the perpetrator. This applies to cases involving physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect perpetrated by the patient's spouse.

• Always code the specific type of maltreatment or neglect first, followed by this perpetrator code.
• Ensure documentation clearly identifies the current wife as the perpetrator of the maltreatment or neglect.
• This code is for the perpetrator's relationship, not the victim's marital status.