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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Shaken infant syndrome

T74.4

Shaken infant syndrome

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Syndrome › shaken infant”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Shaken infant syndrome

The ICD-10-CM code for Shaken infant syndrome is T74.4 (Shaken infant syndrome).

Within T74 (adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, confirmed), T74.4 is specifically for Shaken infant syndrome. Related codes cover neglect or abandonment, confirmed (T74.0), physical abuse, confirmed (T74.1), sexual abuse, confirmed (T74.2), psychological abuse, confirmed (T74.3), forced sexual exploitation, confirmed (T74.5), forced labor exploitation, confirmed (T74.6), unspecified maltreatment, confirmed (T74.9) and financial abuse, confirmed (T74.A).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Use an additional code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury. Use an additional code for: external cause code to identify perpetrator, if known (Y07.-).

Common questions about Shaken infant syndrome ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Shaken infant syndrome?

T74.4 — Shaken infant syndrome (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T74.4 billable?

No. T74.4 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.