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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Autism

ICD-10 Coding for Autism

F84.0
F84.5

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

Also Known as:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Autism

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Autism

Use ICD-10 code F84.0 for autistic disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Autistic disorder

Billable Code
F84.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits at least six symptoms from DSM-5 criteria.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of social and communication deficits.

Applicable To

  • • Autism
  • • Infantile autism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific DSM-5 criteria and developmental history.

Asperger's syndrome

Billable Code
F84.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No significant delay in language or cognitive development
  • • Impairment in social interaction

Applicable To

  • • Asperger's disorder

Important Notes

  • • Use only for diagnoses made prior to DSM-5 implementation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F80.2

Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

Use alongside F84.0 when language disorder is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for autism?

The ICD-10 code for autism is F84.0, which covers autistic disorder, including infantile autism.

How do you document autism for ICD-10 coding?

Documentation must include specific DSM-5 criteria, detailing social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors, with onset in early development.

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