Unspecified child maltreatment, confirmed, sequela

This code signifies a confirmed case of child maltreatment where the specific type (e.g., physical, sexual, neglect) is not documented, and the patient is experiencing a current health condition or sequela directly resulting from that past maltreatment. It indicates that the abuse has been substantiated and its long-term effects are being addressed.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current medical or psychological condition that is a direct consequence of previously confirmed child maltreatment, and the specific nature of the maltreatment is not specified in the medical record. This applies to follow-up encounters for ongoing management of these sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., PTSD, chronic pain, developmental delay).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to past confirmed child maltreatment.
• Avoid using this code if the type of child maltreatment is known; instead, use the more specific T74.xxXS codes.