Unspecified child maltreatment, confirmed, subs encntr

This code signifies a confirmed case of child maltreatment where the specific type of abuse (e.g., physical, sexual, neglect) is not documented or specified. It indicates that the maltreatment has been substantiated, and this particular encounter is not the initial one for this confirmed finding.

Use this code for follow-up visits or subsequent encounters related to a previously confirmed, but unspecified, child maltreatment case. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care, monitoring, or interventions for the effects of the abuse, and the initial confirmation has already been established.

• Ensure the medical record clearly states "confirmed" or "substantiated" maltreatment.
• Only use this code for subsequent encounters; a different code is used for the initial encounter.
• Always attempt to code to a more specific type of child maltreatment if documented (e.g., T74.12XD for physical abuse).