What is the ICD-10 code for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

The ICD-10 code for obsessive-compulsive disorder is F42, with subcodes like F42.2 for mixed obsessions and compulsions, and F42.3 for hoarding disorder.

How is OCD documented for coding purposes?

OCD documentation should include specific obsessions and compulsions, time spent on these activities, and their impact on daily functioning.

ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(F42, F42.2, F42.3)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for obsessive-compulsive disorder, including specific codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

OCD

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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
F42	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	Use when diagnosing general OCD without specifying a subtype.	Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment Duration of symptoms is more than two weeks
F42.2	Mixed Obsessional Thoughts and Acts	Use when both obsessions and compulsions are equally present.	Equal focus on obsessions and compulsions Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment
F42.3	Hoarding Disorder	Use when hoarding is the primary symptom.	Persistent difficulty discarding possessions Living spaces are cluttered
F42.9	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Unspecified	Use when specific subtype cannot be determined.	Symptoms meet OCD criteria but subtype is unclear

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

F42

Mixed obsessional thoughts and acts

F42.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality DisorderF60.5

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Vague documentation of symptoms

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increased risk of audit., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use specific language to describe symptoms, Include objective measures like Y-BOCS scores

Confusing OCD with OCPD

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies obsessions and compulsions for OCD.

Using unspecified codes without justification

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increased audit risk., Data Quality: Reduces specificity in patient data.

Mitigation

Provide detailed documentation to support the use of unspecified codes.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High use of unspecified codes can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Provide detailed documentation to justify code use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F42.

Primary Code

F42

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(F42, F42.2, F42.3)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

How is OCD documented for coding purposes?

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