DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Delirium

ICD-10 Coding for Delirium

F05
F05.8
F05.9

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

Also Known as:
Acute Confusional State
Acute Brain Syndrome
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Delirium

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Delirium

Use ICD-10 code F05 for delirium due to known physiological condition, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Delirium due to known physiological condition

Billable Code
F05
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset and fluctuating course with physiological cause

Applicable To

  • • Delirium due to medical condition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the underlying cause is documented and coded first.

Other delirium

Non-Billable
F05.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Specify type of delirium (e.g., hyperactive)

Applicable To

  • • Hyperactive delirium
  • • Hypoactive delirium

Important Notes

  • • Ensure type of delirium is specified in documentation.

Delirium, unspecified

Non-Billable
F05.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Delirium symptoms present without identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Delirium NOS

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N39.0

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Use alongside F05 when UTI is the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for delirium?

The ICD-10 code for delirium due to a known physiological condition is F05. This code is used when the delirium is linked to a specific medical cause.

How do you code delirium superimposed on dementia?

For delirium superimposed on dementia, use F05.1 and ensure the underlying dementia is also coded. Documentation must explicitly state 'superimposed'.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes