Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y07.9 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect. This code falls under the section "Assault" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y07.9 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Y07.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Y07.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Y07.9 is Y07 ("Perpetrator of assault, maltreatment and neglect"). Y07.9 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Y07.9 is located in Section X92-Y09 — "Assault" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y07.9 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use Y07.9 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified perpetrator of maltreatment and neglect is Y07.9.
Yes, Y07.9 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Y07.9 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y07.9 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.