Other family member, perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect

This diagnosis code identifies situations where an individual has experienced maltreatment or neglect, and the perpetrator is an unspecified family member other than a parent, spouse, or other explicitly defined relationship. It signifies harm caused by a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or other familial figure not otherwise categorized.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates abuse or neglect by a family member, and the specific relationship of the perpetrator is not detailed enough to use a more specific Y07.4- subcategory. This is appropriate when the medical record identifies the perpetrator as "other family member" or "relative" without further clarification.

• Always seek to identify the most specific perpetrator relationship possible before using this code.
• This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary diagnosis for the specific type of maltreatment (e.g., T74.- for adult maltreatment, T76.- for child maltreatment).
• Ensure documentation supports the familial relationship of the perpetrator, even if unspecified.