Child neglect or abandonment, suspected, sequela

This code signifies a suspected case of child neglect or abandonment where the immediate event has passed, and the patient is now presenting with a condition or issue that is a direct consequence of that past neglect or abandonment. It indicates that the healthcare provider suspects, but has not definitively confirmed, that the child's current sequelae are due to such circumstances.

Apply this code when a child presents with physical, psychological, or developmental issues, and there is a strong clinical suspicion that these issues are long-term effects of previously experienced neglect or abandonment. This is appropriate when the initial neglect or abandonment is no longer an active event, but its impact is still evident and being addressed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury or disease.
• Do not use for active or ongoing neglect/abandonment; refer to codes within T74 for current situations.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for the specific sequelae (e.g., malnutrition, developmental delays, psychological disorders) to fully describe the patient's condition.