What is the ICD-10 code for conduct disorder?

The ICD-10 code for conduct disorder, childhood-onset type, is F91.1. It requires documentation of specific behaviors such as aggression, theft, and truancy over a 6-month period.

How do you code ADHD in ICD-10?

For ADHD, predominantly hyperactive type, use ICD-10 code F90.1. Ensure symptoms are documented in multiple settings with evidence from assessments.

ICD-10 Coding for Behavioral Concerns(F91.1, F03.90, F03.91)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for behavioral concerns, including conduct disorder (F91.1) and ADHD (F90.1). Learn documentation requirements and coding tips.

Also known as:

Behavioral IssuesConduct Problems

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Behavioral Concerns

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 specific behaviors such as aggression, theft, and truancy are documented over a 6-month period.	Documented aggressive behavior Recurrent theft Truancy for at least 6 months
F90.1	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type	Use when hyperactivity and impulsiveness are documented with evidence from assessments.	Vanderbilt or Conners assessment Symptoms present in multiple settings

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

ImpulsivenessR45.87

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Behavioral Concerns.

Vague documentation of behavioral issues.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use specific behavioral descriptors., Include frequency and impact in notes.

Using unspecified codes like F03.90 without specifying behavioral disturbances.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Reduces specificity and accuracy of health records.

Mitigation

Use F03.91 when behavioral disturbances are documented.

Behavioral documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of specific behaviors.

Mitigation

Use standardized templates and checklists.

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 Behavioral Concerns(F91.1, F03.90, F03.91)

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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