Unsp non-family member, perpetrator of maltreat and neglect

This code signifies that a patient has experienced maltreatment or neglect, and the identified perpetrator is an individual who is not a family member. The specific type of maltreatment (e.g., physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect) is not specified. This diagnosis indicates that the abuse or neglect occurred at the hands of someone outside the immediate or extended family unit.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that a patient has been a victim of abuse or neglect, and the perpetrator is identified as a non-family member, but the specific nature of the maltreatment is not detailed. This is appropriate for situations where the abuser is, for example, a caregiver, teacher, neighbor, or acquaintance, and further specificity regarding the type of abuse is unavailable.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the perpetrator is not a family member.
• Only use this code when the specific type of maltreatment is not documented; otherwise, use a more specific Y07.5- subcategory.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis related to the injuries or conditions resulting from the maltreatment.