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T76.01XA

T76.01XA: Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

T76.01XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for adult neglect or abandonment, suspected, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T76

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T76.01XA

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T76: Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected

  • adult and child maltreatment, confirmed (T74.-)
  • suspected abuse and maltreatment in pregnancy (O9A.3-, O9A.4-, O9A.5-)
  • suspected adult physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.71)
  • suspected adult sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.41)
  • suspected child physical abuse, ruled out (Z04.72)
  • suspected child sexual abuse, ruled out (Z04.42)

Other codes that can never be billed with T76.01XA

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • Z04.71Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse
  • Z04.72Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
  • T74Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, confirmed

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

T76.01XA is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
  • A57130Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Codes
  • A57780Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under T76.01

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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