T76.3
Non-Billable

Psychological abuse, suspected

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Psychological abuse, suspected?

ICD-10-CM T76.3 is the diagnosis code for Psychological abuse, suspected. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T76.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Bullying and intimidation, suspected
  • Intimidation through social media, suspected
  • Target of threatened harm, suspected
  • Target of threatened physical violence, suspected
  • Target of threatened sexual abuse, suspected

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T76.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 2 entries
T76.31Adult psychological abuse, suspectedBillableT76.32Child psychological abuse, suspectedBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T76.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T76.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T76.3 mean?

T76.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Psychological abuse, suspected". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T76.3?

The parent code of T76.3 is T76 ("Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected"). T76.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T76.3 in?

T76.3 is located in Section T66-T78 — "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of T76.3?

T76.3 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T76.31, T76.32.

When should I use T76.3?

Use T76.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Psychological abuse, suspected" 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 Psychological abuse, suspected?

The ICD-10-CM code for Psychological abuse, suspected is T76.3.

Can T76.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T76.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T76.3 in?

T76.3 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T76.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, T76.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousT76.22Child sexual abuse, suspectedNext →T76.31Adult psychological abuse, suspected
Code Details
T76.3
Psychological abuse, suspected
Non-Billable / Non-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