Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention 721
Spouse or Partner Neglect
Partner neglect is any egregious act or omission  in the past year by one partner that de-
prives a dependent partner of basic needs and thereby results, or has reasonable potential
to result, in physical or psycho logical harm to the dependent pa rtner. This category is used
in the context of relationships in which one partner is extremely dependent on the other
partner for care or for assistance in navigating ordinary daily activities—for example, a
partner who is incapable of self-care owing to substantial physical, psychological/intel-
lectual, or cultural limitations  (e.g., inability to communicat e with others and manage ev-
eryday activities due to living in a foreign culture).
Spouse or Partner Neglect, Confirmed
995.85 (T74.01XA) Initial encounter
995.85 (T74.01XD) Subsequent encounter
Spouse or Partner Neglect, Suspected
995.85 (T76.01XA) Initial encounter
995.85 (T76.01XD) Subsequent encounter
Other Circumstances Related to Spouse or Partner Neglect
V61.11 (Z69.11) Encounter for mental health services  for victim of spouse or partner
neglect
V15.42 (Z91.412) Personal history (past history) of spouse or partner neglect
V61.12 (Z69.12) Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of spouse or
partner neglect
Spouse or Partner Abuse, Psychological
Partner psychological abuse encompasses nonaccidental verbal or symbolic acts by one
partner that result, or have reasonable potentia l to result, in significant harm to the other
partner. This category should  be used when such psycholo gical abuse has occurred during