Child financial abuse, confirmed, initial encounter

This code signifies a confirmed instance of financial exploitation perpetrated against a child. It involves the illegal or improper use of a child's financial resources, assets, or property for personal gain by another individual, resulting in detriment to the child.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that a child has been the victim of financial abuse, and this abuse has been substantiated through investigation or assessment. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the financial abuse is identified or first addressed.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "confirmed" or "substantiated" financial abuse.
• Do not use this code for suspected or unconfirmed cases; refer to codes for suspected abuse.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary reason for the patient's encounter, if applicable.