T76.9 – Unspecified maltreatment, suspected

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other and unspecified effects of external causes

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T76.9

Code: T76.9 (claims format: T769)
Description: Unspecified maltreatment, suspected
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T66-T78 Other and unspecified effects of external causes
Parent codes: T76

Billable codes under T76.9

T76.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

T76.91 – Unspecified adult maltreatment, suspectedHeader (more codes below)
T76.92 – Unspecified child maltreatment, suspectedHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T76 – Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected

Excludes1 (not coded here):

adult and child maltreatment, confirmed (T74.-)
suspected abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-)
suspected adult physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.71)
suspected adult sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.41)
suspected child physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.72)
suspected child sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.42)

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T76

Block T66-T78

Code also:

, if applicable, place of occurrence, such as:
highway rest stop (Y92.523)
school (private) (public) (state) as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.21-)
service areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.52-)
single-family non-institutional (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.01-)
transport vehicle as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.81-)

Related codes in T76

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T76.9?

T76.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified maltreatment, suspected, in the block T66-T78 (Other and unspecified effects of external causes).

Is T76.9 a billable code?

No. T76.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T76.9 belong to?

It belongs to category T76 – Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.