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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety

ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety

F43.22

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

Also Known as:
Stress Response Syndrome with Anxiety
Situational Anxiety Disorder
situational anxiety
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety

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

Use ICD-10 code F43.22 for adjustment disorder with anxiety, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adjustment disorder with anxiety

Billable Code
F43.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Anxiety symptoms linked to a stressor within 3 months
coding:
  • • Use F43.22 when anxiety is the primary symptom
documentation:
  • • Document the stressor and symptom onset clearly

Applicable To

  • • Anxiety as a predominant symptom in response to a stressor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links anxiety symptoms to a specific stressor.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use to specify the stressor related to the adjustment disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder with anxiety?

The ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder with anxiety is F43.22, used when anxiety is the primary symptom linked to a specific stressor.

How is adjustment disorder with anxiety different from generalized anxiety disorder?

Adjustment disorder with anxiety (F43.22) is linked to a specific stressor, while generalized anxiety disorder (F41.1) involves chronic anxiety without a specific trigger.

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