Adoptive father, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This code identifies a specific perpetrator of child maltreatment or neglect as the adoptive father. It signifies that the adoptive father is the individual responsible for the abuse or neglect suffered by the child.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that the adoptive father is the identified perpetrator of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect. This is used in conjunction with codes detailing the specific type of maltreatment.

• Always sequence this code after the primary code describing the specific type of child maltreatment.
• Ensure documentation explicitly identifies the adoptive father as the perpetrator, not just a household member.
• Do not use if the perpetrator is a biological father, foster father, or other family member.