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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder Unspecified

F43.20

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

Also Known as:
Adjustment Disorder NOS
Adjustment Reaction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code F43.20 for adjustment disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adjustment disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
F43.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Symptoms must be linked to a stressor within 3 months.
documentation:
  • Document stressor, symptoms, and duration clearly.

Applicable To

  • • Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the stressor and symptom onset relative to the stressor.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z60.0

Problems related to adjustment to life-cycle transitions

Use to specify the stressor, such as divorce or job loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder unspecified is F43.20. It is used when symptoms are mixed or undefined and do not fit specific subtypes like anxiety or depression.

When should F43.20 be used?

F43.20 should be used when symptoms are mixed or undefined and do not fit specific subtypes like anxiety or depression, and a stressor is identified within the last 3 months.

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