ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for adult maltreatment
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Maltreatment › adult”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding adult maltreatment
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for adult maltreatment; the code depends on the details below.
More specific adult maltreatment codes (official index)
- abandonment
- confirmed T74.01 — Adult neglect or abandonment, confirmed
- suspected T76.01 — Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected
- bullying
- confirmed T74.31 — Adult psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.31 — Adult psychological abuse, suspected
- confirmed T74.91 — Unspecified adult maltreatment, confirmed
- financial
- confirmed T74.A1 — Adult financial abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.A1 — Adult financial abuse, suspected
- history of Z91.419 — Personal history of unspecified adult abuse
- intimidation (through social media)
- confirmed T74.31 — Adult psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.31 — Adult psychological abuse, suspected
- neglect
- confirmed T74.01 — Adult neglect or abandonment, confirmed
- suspected T76.01 — Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected
- physical abuse
- confirmed T74.11 — Adult physical abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.11 — Adult physical abuse, suspected
- psychological abuse
- confirmed T74.31 — Adult psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.31 — Adult psychological abuse, suspected
- history of Z91.411 — Personal history of adult psychological abuse
- sexual abuse
- confirmed T74.21 — Adult sexual abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.21 — Adult sexual abuse, suspected
- suspected T76.91 — Unspecified adult maltreatment, suspected
- threatened abuse (harm) (physical violence) (sexual abuse)
- confirmed T74.31 — Adult psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.31 — Adult psychological abuse, suspected
Common questions about adult maltreatment ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for confirmed adult maltreatment?
- T74.91 — Unspecified adult maltreatment, confirmed (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for history of adult maltreatment?
- Z91.419 — Personal history of unspecified adult abuse.
What is the ICD-10 code for suspected adult maltreatment?
- T76.91 — Unspecified adult maltreatment, suspected (header code; choose a more specific subcode).