ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for child maltreatment
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Maltreatment › child”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding child maltreatment
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for child maltreatment; the code depends on the details below.
More specific child maltreatment codes (official index)
- abandonment
- confirmed T74.02 — Child neglect or abandonment, confirmed
- suspected T76.02 — Child neglect or abandonment, suspected
- bullying
- confirmed T74.32 — Child psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.32 — Child psychological abuse, suspected
- confirmed T74.92 — Unspecified child maltreatment, confirmed
- financial
- confirmed T74.A2 — Child financial abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.A2 — Child financial abuse, suspected
- history of
- intimidation (through social media)
- confirmed T74.32 — Child psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.32 — Child psychological abuse, suspected
- neglect
- confirmed T74.02 — Child neglect or abandonment, confirmed
- history of
- suspected T76.02 — Child neglect or abandonment, suspected
- physical abuse
- confirmed T74.12 — Child physical abuse, confirmed
- history of
- suspected T76.12 — Child physical abuse, suspected
- psychological abuse
- confirmed T74.32 — Child psychological abuse, confirmed
- history of
- suspected T76.32 — Child psychological abuse, suspected
- sexual abuse
- confirmed T74.22 — Child sexual abuse, confirmed
- history of
- suspected T76.22 — Child sexual abuse, suspected
- suspected T76.92 — Unspecified child maltreatment, suspected
- threatened abuse (harm) (physical violence) (sexual abuse)
- confirmed T74.32 — Child psychological abuse, confirmed
- suspected T76.32 — Child psychological abuse, suspected
Common questions about child maltreatment ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for confirmed child maltreatment?
- T74.92 — Unspecified child maltreatment, confirmed (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for suspected child maltreatment?
- T76.92 — Unspecified child maltreatment, suspected (header code; choose a more specific subcode).