Encntr for mental hlth serv for victim of prntl child abuse

This code identifies an encounter where a patient is receiving mental health services specifically due to experiencing child abuse perpetrated by a parent. It signifies that the patient's psychological well-being has been impacted by parental abuse and they are seeking professional help for these effects.

Apply this code when a patient presents for therapy, counseling, or psychiatric evaluation directly related to past or ongoing parental child abuse. This would include situations where the patient is coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions stemming from such abuse.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary mental health condition being treated (e.g., F43.10 for PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies that the abuse was perpetrated by a parent and that the encounter is for mental health services.
• Do not use for general child abuse encounters without a specific focus on mental health services.