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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anger

ICD-10 Coding for Anger

R45.4
F43.23

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

Also Known as:
Irritability
Aggressive Behavior
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anger

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anger

Use ICD-10 code R45.4 for irritability and anger, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Irritability and anger

Billable Code
R45.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Anger episodes are frequent and impact daily functioning.
coding:
  • • No underlying mental health disorder is diagnosed.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated irritability
  • • Anger without mental health diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific details about the anger episodes.

Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct

Billable Code
F43.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Anger linked to a specific stressor
  • • Symptoms persist beyond 6 months

Applicable To

  • • Anger as a symptom of adjustment disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure stressor and duration are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z55-Z65

Psychosocial stressors

Use to identify specific stressors contributing to anger.

Z63.5

Disruption of family by separation or divorce

Document stressors contributing to adjustment disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anger?

The ICD-10 code for anger is R45.4, used for isolated irritability and anger without a diagnosed mental health disorder.

When should F43.23 be used instead of R45.4?

Use F43.23 when anger is part of an adjustment disorder linked to a specific stressor and persists for more than 6 months.

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