Foster mother, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This code identifies a situation where a foster mother is the documented perpetrator of abuse or neglect against a child under her care. It signifies that the maltreatment, whether physical, emotional, sexual, or neglectful, has been attributed to the foster mother.

Apply this code when medical documentation clearly indicates that a foster mother is the identified individual responsible for the maltreatment or neglect of a foster child. This is typically used in conjunction with codes describing the specific type of abuse or neglect suffered by the victim.

• Always sequence this code after the primary code identifying the specific type of child maltreatment (e.g., T74.xx for adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, effects of).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly names the foster mother as the perpetrator. Do not infer.
• This code is for the perpetrator's role, not the victim's. The victim's codes will describe the injuries or conditions resulting from the maltreatment.