Observation following alleged rape or seduction

This code signifies a patient presenting for medical evaluation and observation after an alleged incident of sexual assault or seduction. It indicates that the patient is being assessed for potential physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, or psychological trauma following such an event, without a definitive diagnosis of these conditions yet established.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient seeks medical attention following an alleged rape or seduction, and the primary purpose of the visit is observation and initial assessment. It should be used when the patient has not yet been diagnosed with specific injuries or conditions directly resulting from the alleged incident, but rather is undergoing evaluation.

• This code is for observation only; do not use if definitive diagnoses related to the alleged incident have been established.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when observation is the reason for the encounter.
• Consider adding appropriate E-codes (external cause codes) to further describe the circumstances of the alleged incident, if known and documented.