Child psychological abuse, confirmed, sequela

This code signifies the long-term, residual effects of confirmed psychological abuse experienced during childhood. It indicates that the emotional and mental harm from such abuse has manifested in ongoing health issues or conditions in the patient. This is not for acute or current abuse, but rather the lasting impact.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is directly attributed to psychological abuse suffered as a child, and the abuse has been definitively established. This is appropriate for conditions like complex PTSD, chronic depression, or anxiety disorders that are sequelae of confirmed childhood psychological abuse.

• Requires definitive documentation of confirmed childhood psychological abuse and a clear causal link to the current sequela.
• Always code the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., F43.10 for PTSD) first, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; ensure the documentation supports a residual condition rather than an acute event.