Z69.011
BillableEncounter for mental health services for perpetrator of parental child abuse
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A parent or guardian is receiving mental health counseling or treatment related to their abusive behavior toward a child.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for perpetrators of parental child abuse receiving mental health services
- •Document the specific type of abuse and consider coordinating with child protective services
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse (Z69.02-)
Code Hierarchy
└Z69Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse└Z69.0Encounter for mental health services for child abuse problems└Z69.01Encounter for mental health services for parental child abuse└Z69.011Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of parental child abuse
└Z69.011Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of parental child abuse