Multiple perpetrators of maltreatment and neglect

This code signifies a situation where an individual has experienced maltreatment or neglect inflicted by more than one person. It indicates that the harm or lack of care was not attributable to a single perpetrator but rather a combination of individuals. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates that multiple individuals were involved in the perpetration of abuse or neglect against a patient. This applies whether the perpetrators acted together or independently contributed to the maltreatment. It is often used in cases involving child abuse, elder abuse, or abuse of vulnerable adults where more than one person is identified as a source of harm.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states that multiple individuals were responsible for the maltreatment or neglect.
• This code is a "perpetrator" code and should be sequenced after the primary code identifying the specific type of abuse or neglect (e.g., T74.xx).
• Do not use if only one perpetrator is identified, even if the abuse involved multiple incidents.