2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T76.62XAChild forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T66-T78›T76

ICD-10-CM T76.62XA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T76.62XA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for child forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 922 through 923. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under External cause codes: intent of injury, assault; External cause codes: other specified, classifiable and NEC; initial encounter; and Maltreatment/abuse.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T76.62XA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Child forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter
Short Description
Child forced labor exploitation, suspected, init
Parent Code
T76.62
Child forced labor exploitation, suspected

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes
CategoryT76Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected
This CodeT76.62XAChild forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for T76.62XA.

Pediatric diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in pediatric cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The pediatric code edits apply to patients age range is 0–17 years inclusive (e.g., Reye's syndrome, routine child health exam).

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, suspected (T76). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EXT022
External cause codes: intent of injury, assault
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EXT018
External cause codes: other specified, classifiable and NEC; initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR INJ032
Maltreatment/abuse
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Child Abuse

Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect, or not providing for a child's needs, is also a form of abuse.

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Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement T76.62XA replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • T76.12XA - Child physical abuse, suspected, initial encounter
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About T76.62XAOverview

Is T76.62XA (Child forced labor exploitation, suspected) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report child forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in T76.62XA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for child forced labor exploitation, suspected, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does T76.62XA group to?

When child forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 922, 923, with relative weights from 1.0177 to 1.7494 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Who can T76.62XA be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks child forced labor exploitation, suspected, initial encounter against patient demographics: this code is intended for pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.