Personal history of child financial abuse

This code indicates that an individual has a documented history of having experienced financial abuse during their childhood. This refers to situations where a child's financial resources, assets, or income were misused, exploited, or stolen by a caregiver or other responsible party. It signifies a past event, not an ongoing situation.

This code is appropriate when a patient's medical record clearly documents a past instance of financial exploitation or deprivation during their formative years. It should be used to provide context for current health issues that may be sequelae of this past trauma, such as mental health disorders or chronic stress-related conditions.

• Always ensure documentation explicitly states "personal history of" or similar phrasing to confirm the abuse is not current.
• Distinguish carefully from current financial abuse, which is coded differently.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for any related physical or mental health conditions resulting from this history.