Male cousin, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This diagnosis code identifies a situation where a male cousin is the individual responsible for the maltreatment or neglect of a patient. This encompasses various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, or neglectful acts perpetrated by this specific family member.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly indicates a male cousin as the perpetrator of abuse or neglect. It should be used in conjunction with codes detailing the specific type of maltreatment (e.g., child abuse, adult abuse, neglect) and the nature of the injuries or conditions resulting from the abuse.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis code describing the specific type of abuse or neglect.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly identifies the perpetrator as a "male cousin" to support the use of this code.
• Do not use if the perpetrator's relationship to the victim is not clearly documented as a male cousin.