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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Psychosis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Psychosis

F23.2
F29

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute psychosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Schizophrenia-like Psychotic Disorder
Brief Psychotic Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Psychosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Psychosis

Use ICD-10 code F23.2 for acute schizophrenia-like psychotic disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute schizophrenia-like psychotic disorder

Non-Billable
F23.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms resolve within 1 month
documentation:
  • • No prior schizophrenia diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Brief psychotic disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies symptom duration and absence of prior schizophrenia.

Unspecified psychosis

Billable Code
F29
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation to avoid defaulting to this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F06.2

Psychotic disorder due to known physiological condition

Use when psychosis is secondary to a medical condition, such as Parkinson's disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute psychosis?

The ICD-10 code for acute psychosis is F23.2, used for acute schizophrenia-like psychotic disorder lasting less than 1 month.

How is acute psychosis documented?

Document acute psychosis by specifying symptom onset, duration, and absence of prior schizophrenia diagnosis. Include detailed mental status examination findings.

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