Adult financial abuse, suspected, sequela

This code signifies a suspected case of financial abuse affecting an adult, where the long-term or residual effects of that abuse are currently being addressed. It indicates that while the abuse itself may have occurred in the past, its consequences are still impacting the individual's health or well-being. This could include psychological distress, financial instability, or other health-related sequelae.

Use this code when documenting care for an adult patient presenting with conditions or symptoms that are suspected to be a direct result of past financial exploitation or abuse. This is appropriate when the initial abuse event is not ongoing, but its lasting impact is the focus of the current encounter. Examples include a patient seeking therapy for anxiety stemming from financial ruin caused by a scam, or a patient requiring assistance due to homelessness resulting from financial exploitation.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's current condition to suspected past financial abuse.
• This code is for suspected abuse; if confirmed, a more specific code from the T74 category may be appropriate, but this code is for the sequela.