T76.91XD — Unspecified adult maltreatment, suspected, subsequent encounter
Is T76.91XD billable?
Yes, but T76.91XD is an unspecified code. T76.91XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T76.91XD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T76.91XD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T76.01XDAdult neglect or abandonment, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.11XDAdult physical abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.21XDAdult sexual abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.31XDAdult psychological abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.51XDAdult forced sexual exploitation, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.61XDAdult forced labor exploitation, suspected, subsequent encounter
- T76.A1XDAdult financial abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter
T76.91XD at a glance
| Code | T76.91XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified adult maltreatment, suspected, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T76.91XD?
In T76.91XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T76.91XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T76.91XD group to?
T76.91XD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T76.91XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T76.91, the nearest indexed parent of T76.91XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Maltreatment › adult › suspected
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T76
The conditions below can never be reported together with T76.91XD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- 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)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T76.91XD to fully describe the condition. T76.91XD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T76
Report an additional code alongside T76.91XD to fully describe the condition. T76.91XD is sequenced first.
- code, if applicable, to identify any associated current injury
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T76.91XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T76.91XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from T66-T78
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether T76.91XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- , if applicable, place of occurrence, such as:
- highway rest stop (Y92.523)
- school (private) (public) (state) as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.21-)
- service areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.52-)
- single-family non-institutional (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.01-)
- transport vehicle as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.81-)
How long has T76.91XD existed?
T76.91XD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.