720 Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention
Adult Maltreatment and Neglect Problems
Spouse or Partner Violence, Physical
This category should be used when nonaccidental acts of physical force that result, or have
reasonable potential to result, in physical harm  to an intimate partner or that evoke signif-
icant fear in the partner have occurred during  the past year. Nonaccidental acts of physical
force include shoving, slapping, hair pulling, pinching, restraining, shaking, throwing,
biting, kicking, hitting with the fist or an ob ject, burning, poisoning,  applying force to the
throat, cutting off the air supply, holding th e head under water, and using a weapon. Acts
for the purpose of physically protecting oneself or one’s partner are excluded.
Spouse or Partner Violen ce, Physical, Confirmed
995.81 (T74.11XA) Initial encounter
995.81 (T74.11XD) Subsequent encounter
Spouse or Partner Violence, Physical, Suspected
995.81 (T76.11XA) Initial encounter
995.81 (T76.11XD) Subsequent encounter
Other Circumstances Related to Spou se or Partner Violence, Physical
V61.11 (Z69.11) Encounter for mental health services  for victim of spouse or partner
violence, physical
V15.41 (Z91.410) Personal history (past history) of spouse or partner violence, physical
V61.12 (Z69.12) Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of spouse or
partner violence, physical
Spouse or Partner Violence, Sexual
This category should be used when forced or coerced sexual acts with an intimate partner
have occurred during the past year. Sexual violence may involve the use of physical force