Teacher or instructor, perpetrator of maltreat and neglect

This code identifies a situation where a teacher or instructor is the individual responsible for acts of maltreatment or neglect against a patient. It signifies that the abuse or neglect occurred within an educational setting or by someone in an instructional role. This code focuses specifically on the perpetrator's role rather than the type of abuse itself.

This code is used when documentation clearly identifies a teacher or instructor as the perpetrator of confirmed or suspected abuse or neglect. It should be assigned in conjunction with codes detailing the specific type of maltreatment (e.g., physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect) and the resulting injuries or conditions. This code is appropriate for cases involving educational staff in schools, daycares, or other instructional environments.

• Always code in conjunction with the specific type of maltreatment (e.g., T74.- series for adult abuse, T76.- series for child abuse).
• Ensure the documentation explicitly names a "teacher" or "instructor" as the perpetrator.
• Do not use if the perpetrator's role is unknown or falls into another category (e.g., parent, caregiver).