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

ICD-10 Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Depression and Anxiety

F43.23

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F43.23 for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood

Billable Code
F43.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms must be linked to an identifiable stressor and onset within 1 month.
coding:
  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when mixed symptoms are documented.
documentation:
  • • Document specific stressor and symptom impact on daily functioning.

Applicable To

  • • Symptoms of both anxiety and depression linked to a specific stressor

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence F43.23 first, followed by the appropriate Z code for the stressor.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z65.8

Other specified problems related to psychosocial circumstances

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is F43.23. This code is used when both anxiety and depressive symptoms are present and linked to a specific stressor.

How do you document adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety?

Document the specific stressor, symptom onset within 1 month, and the impact on daily functioning. Include assessment scores like PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to support the diagnosis.

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