Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution

This code represents a patient's subjective experience of being a target of unfair and harmful treatment due to perceived discrimination or persecution. It captures the psychological and social impact on an individual who believes they are being singled out for adverse reasons.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is experiencing distress, anxiety, or other health issues stemming from their belief that they are being discriminated against or persecuted. This could be in the context of mental health evaluations, social work assessments, or general medical encounters where such a psychosocial factor is identified as impacting health.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient's perception of being a target of discrimination or persecution.
• Distinguish from Z60.4 (social exclusion and rejection), which focuses on being left out rather than actively targeted.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for other primary health conditions.