AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Adult and Child Financial Abuse, Confirmed and Suspected
Category T74, Adult and child abuse, and other maltreatment, confirmed, has been expanded with new codes to identify confirmed and suspected adult and child financial abuse, along with the 7th character extensions for initial encounter, subsequent encounter and sequela as follows:• T74.A1X- Adult financial abuse, confirmed • T74.A2X- Child financial abuse, confirmed • T76.A1X- Adult financial abuse, suspected • T76.A2X- Child financial abuse, suspected ...
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Article Overview
This article reviews a recent ICD-10-CM expansion affecting abuse and maltreatment reporting, with emphasis on adult and child financial abuse in both confirmed and suspected categories. It is intended for coders and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the update, the affected code families, and the related encounter extension structure.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to abuse and maltreatment codes can affect diagnosis reporting, documentation review, and claim accuracy. This article helps readers identify the relevant ICD-10-CM categories and understand the general nature of the change without relying on the full premium text.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-CM categories were expanded in this update
- How the article frames confirmed versus suspected financial abuse
- What general encounter-extension structure is associated with the update
- Who should pay attention to this ICD-10-CM change
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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