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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Schizophrenia

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Schizophrenia

F20.5
F20.9

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

Also Known as:
Residual Schizophrenia
Chronic Schizophrenic Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Schizophrenia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Schizophrenia

Use ICD-10 code F20.5 for residual schizophrenia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Residual schizophrenia

Billable Code
F20.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Negative symptoms persist beyond 6 months
documentation:
  • • Documented absence of active psychotic symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Chronic schizophrenia with predominant negative symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and predominant negative symptoms.

Schizophrenia, unspecified

Billable Code
F20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pending further assessment to specify subtype

Applicable To

  • • Schizophrenia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Limit use to 30 days pending further evaluation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use to indicate long-term antipsychotic medication use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic schizophrenia?

The ICD-10 code for chronic schizophrenia with residual symptoms is F20.5, used when negative symptoms persist beyond 6 months.

How is chronic schizophrenia documented?

Document chronic schizophrenia by noting negative symptoms persisting over 6 months and ensuring no active psychotic symptoms.

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