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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ICD-10 Coding for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

F90.0
F90.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Use ICD-10 code F90.0 for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

Billable Code
F90.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • ≥6 inattentive symptoms documented
documentation:
  • Symptoms documented in multiple settings

Applicable To

  • • ADHD, predominantly inattentive presentation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of hyperactive symptoms.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

Billable Code
F90.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • • Symptoms present but subtype unclear

Applicable To

  • • ADHD, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Document rationale for using an unspecified code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inattentive ADHD?

The ICD-10 code for predominantly inattentive ADHD is F90.0. It requires documentation of at least six inattentive symptoms present for six months across multiple settings.

When should F90.9 be used for ADHD?

Use F90.9 when ADHD is diagnosed but the specific subtype cannot be determined due to insufficient documentation.

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