Adult neglect or abandonment, suspected, sequela

This code signifies a suspected case of neglect or abandonment in an adult patient, where the immediate event has passed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications. It indicates that the healthcare provider suspects, but has not definitively confirmed, that the patient's current condition is a long-term consequence of prior neglect or abandonment.

Apply this code when an adult patient presents with physical, psychological, or social issues that are believed to be sequelae of past neglect or abandonment, but the initial incident is no longer ongoing. This is appropriate for situations where the provider is investigating or documenting the potential long-term impact of such experiences.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the past event.
• Do not use if the neglect or abandonment is currently active or if the suspicion is for a new, acute event.
• Always code with an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., malnutrition, depression, chronic pain).