Adult sexual abuse, confirmed, subsequent encounter

This code identifies a confirmed instance of sexual abuse experienced by an adult, indicating that the patient is receiving follow-up care or treatment for the sequelae of the abuse. It signifies that the initial assessment and diagnosis of sexual abuse have already occurred.

Use this code for any subsequent healthcare encounter where an adult patient is being treated for conditions directly resulting from confirmed sexual abuse. This includes therapy sessions, medical follow-ups for physical injuries, or management of psychological trauma related to the abuse, after the initial diagnosis has been established.

• Requires documentation of a confirmed diagnosis of adult sexual abuse from a previous encounter.
• Do not use for the initial diagnosis or suspected cases; use appropriate "initial encounter" codes for those situations.
• Always code with additional codes to specify the nature of any physical injuries, psychological conditions, or other sequelae being treated.