Code category ________ reports that the physician knows (confirms) abuse, neglect or maltreatment.

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According to the ICD-10-CM, code category T74 is used when a physician confirms abuse, neglect or maltreatment. Codes in category T73 are used when abuse, neglect or maltreatment is suspected but not confirmed, codes in category T76 are used for other maltreatment syndromes, and codes in category T78 are used for adverse effects of drugs, medicaments, and biological substances.

Code Category ________ Reports That the Physician Knows (Confirms) Abuse