Acquaintance or friend, perpetrator of maltreat and neglect

This code identifies situations where an individual has experienced maltreatment or neglect, and the perpetrator of this harm is an acquaintance or friend. It signifies a non-familial, non-stranger relationship between the victim and the person responsible for the abuse or neglect.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that the perpetrator of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, financial) or neglect is an acquaintance or friend of the patient. This is often used in cases reported to social services or law enforcement where the relationship is specified.

• Always code the specific type of maltreatment or neglect first, followed by this perpetrator code.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the perpetrator's relationship as an "acquaintance" or "friend."
• Do not use this code if the perpetrator is a family member, spouse, or stranger; use the appropriate Y07.x code instead.