Adult financial abuse, suspected, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a suspected instance of financial exploitation of an adult, where the patient is being seen for follow-up care related to the suspected abuse. This includes situations where an adult's assets, income, or resources are being misused, stolen, or fraudulently obtained by another individual. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this is not the initial presentation of the suspected abuse.

Use this code when an adult patient presents for ongoing medical or psychological evaluation, treatment, or support services after an initial report or suspicion of financial abuse has been documented. This applies to situations where the suspected financial exploitation is being further investigated, managed, or monitored by healthcare professionals.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., X92-X99, Y00-Y09) to specify the perpetrator or circumstances of the abuse, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "suspected" nature of the abuse and that the encounter is not the initial presentation.
• Consider additional codes for any physical or psychological sequelae resulting from the financial abuse (e.g., anxiety, depression, malnutrition).