Mental health provider, perpetrator of maltreat and neglect

This diagnosis code identifies a situation where a mental health professional is the individual responsible for abuse or neglect. This includes physical, emotional, sexual, or financial maltreatment, or a failure to provide necessary care, perpetrated by a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other licensed mental health practitioner.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a mental health provider as the perpetrator in cases of abuse or neglect. This is typically used in conjunction with codes detailing the specific type of abuse or neglect suffered by the victim. It is crucial for tracking perpetrator type in forensic and protective service contexts.

• Always code the specific type of abuse or neglect first, followed by this perpetrator code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly names a mental health provider as the perpetrator.
• This code is for the perpetrator's role, not the victim's diagnosis.