T74.12
Billable

Child physical abuse, confirmed

Billable / Specific Code

What is Child physical abuse, confirmed?

ICD-10-CM T74.12 is the diagnosis code for Child physical abuse, confirmed. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T74.12

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T74.12. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • shaken infant syndrome (T74.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T74.12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T74.12 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T74.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T74.12 mean?

T74.12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Child physical abuse, confirmed". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T74.12?

The parent code of T74.12 is T74.1 ("Physical abuse, confirmed"). T74.12 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T74.12 in?

T74.12 is located in Section T66-T78 — "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T74.12?

Use T74.12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Child physical abuse, confirmed" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Child physical abuse, confirmed?

The ICD-10-CM code for Child physical abuse, confirmed is T74.12.

Can T74.12 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T74.12 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T74.12 in?

T74.12 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T74.12 valid for 2026?

Yes, T74.12 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T74.12
Child physical abuse, confirmed
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78 — Other and unspecified effects of external causes
2026 ICD-10-CM