Adult psychological abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a suspected instance of psychological abuse experienced by an adult, where the patient is presenting for follow-up care or further evaluation after the initial encounter. It indicates that the abuse is not yet confirmed but is a strong possibility based on clinical findings or patient report.

Use this code when an adult patient presents for a subsequent visit related to suspected psychological abuse, such as ongoing counseling, further diagnostic workup, or monitoring of symptoms. This applies when the initial report or suspicion of abuse was documented in a previous encounter.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis related to the patient's presenting symptoms or conditions.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports "suspected" psychological abuse and indicates a "subsequent encounter."
• Do not use for confirmed cases of psychological abuse; refer to the appropriate confirmed abuse codes.