Stepfather, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This diagnosis code identifies a specific perpetrator of child maltreatment or neglect as the stepfather. It is used when the stepfather is documented as the individual responsible for the abuse or neglect.

Apply this code when medical records clearly indicate that a child's stepfather is the identified perpetrator of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect. This is appropriate for cases where the stepfather's actions directly led to the child's injuries or adverse health conditions.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis code(s) describing the specific type of maltreatment or neglect (e.g., T74.- series).
• Ensure documentation explicitly names the stepfather as the perpetrator; avoid assumptions.
• Do not use if the perpetrator is unknown or if another family member is identified as the abuser.