Child financial abuse, suspected, sequela

This code signifies a suspected case of financial abuse against a child, where the abuse is no longer ongoing but has left lasting effects or complications. It indicates that a healthcare provider suspects a child has experienced financial exploitation, and the current encounter addresses a sequela of that past abuse.

Apply this code when a child presents with physical, psychological, or developmental issues that are suspected to be a long-term consequence of financial abuse. This could include a child exhibiting anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems linked to past financial exploitation, or physical neglect stemming from the abuse.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela or presenting condition.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the suspicion of financial abuse and its link to the current sequela.
• Do not use this code for ongoing financial abuse; use the appropriate active abuse code instead.