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

ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Depression

F43.21

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

Also Known as:
Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
Situational Depression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Depression

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

Use ICD-10 code F43.21 for adjustment disorder with depressed mood, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Billable Code
F43.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a stressor and symptoms starting within 3 months
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of stressor and its impact on the patient

Applicable To

  • • Depressed mood due to identifiable stressor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links symptoms to the stressor and specifies the timeline of symptom onset.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use to specify stressors related to family disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder with depression is F43.21. It is used when depressive symptoms are linked to an identifiable stressor.

How do you document adjustment disorder with depression?

Document the specific stressor, symptom onset within 3 months, and the impact on functioning. Use F43.21 for coding.

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