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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

F34.81

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

Also Known as:
DMDD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F34.81 for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Billable Code
F34.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits chronic irritability and frequent temper outbursts.
coding:
  • • Exclude ODD and bipolar disorder before coding DMDD.
documentation:
  • • Document symptom frequency, settings, and exclusions.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic irritability
  • • Severe temper outbursts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes bipolar symptoms and meets all DMDD criteria.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F90.x

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Use alongside F34.81 if ADHD symptoms are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for DMDD?

The ICD-10 code for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is F34.81. This code is used for patients aged 6-18 with chronic irritability and frequent temper outbursts.

Can DMDD be coded with ODD?

No, DMDD (F34.81) and ODD (F91.3) should not be coded together as they are mutually exclusive diagnoses.

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