What is the ICD-10 code for conduct disorder?

The ICD-10 code for conduct disorder, childhood-onset type, is F91.1. It includes behaviors such as recurrent physical cruelty and theft.

How do you code ADHD in ICD-10?

ADHD, predominantly inattentive type, is coded as F90.1 in ICD-10. It requires documentation of inattention symptoms persisting for over six months.

ICD-10 Coding for Behavior Problem(F91.1, F41.1, F41.9)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for behavior problems, including conduct disorder (F91.1) and ADHD (F90.1). Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Behavioral IssuesConduct ProblemsBehavioral Disorders

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Behavior Problem

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F91.1	Conduct disorder, childhood-onset type	Use when criteria for conduct disorder are met, including aggressive behavior and rule violations.	Documented episodes of aggression or theft School suspensions for fighting
F90.1	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type	Use when inattention symptoms are predominant and meet DSM-5 criteria.	Vanderbilt Scale indicating inattention Symptoms documented over 6 months

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Conduct disorder, childhood-onset type

F91.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Oppositional defiant disorderF91.3

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive typeF90.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Behavior Problem.

Documenting 'aggression' without context

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increases risk of audit findings., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Provide specific examples of aggressive acts., Link behavior to DSM-5 criteria.

Using unspecified codes like F41.9 instead of specific ones

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Increases risk of non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of health data.

Mitigation

Use specific codes such as F41.1 for generalized anxiety disorder when criteria are met.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High use of unspecified codes increases audit risk.

Mitigation

Use specific codes and ensure documentation supports code selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F91.1.

Primary Code

F91.1

Conduct disorder, childhood-onset type

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ICD-10 Coding for Behavior Problem(F91.1, F41.1, F41.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for conduct disorder?

How do you code ADHD in ICD-10?

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