Adult psychological abuse, confirmed, sequela

This code signifies the long-term, residual effects or complications stemming from confirmed psychological abuse experienced by an adult. It indicates that the abuse itself is no longer an active event, but its impact continues to manifest in the patient's current health status. These sequelae can encompass a wide range of psychological, emotional, and even physical symptoms.

Apply this code when documenting conditions or symptoms directly attributable to a past, confirmed episode of adult psychological abuse. This is appropriate for patients presenting with chronic anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health disorders, or even physical complaints, that are clearly linked to a history of psychological abuse. It should be used when the abuse itself is no longer ongoing, but its lasting consequences are being treated.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past psychological abuse.
• Requires a seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating the long-term effects.
• Code any specific mental or physical health conditions resulting from the abuse as primary diagnoses, with this code as an additional diagnosis to provide context.