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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Grief Reaction

ICD-10 Coding for Grief Reaction

F43.21
Z63.4

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

Also Known as:
Bereavement
Mourning
Prolonged Grief Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Grief Reaction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Grief Reaction

Use ICD-10 code F43.21 for prolonged grief disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Prolonged Grief Disorder

Billable Code
F43.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Grief symptoms persist beyond 6 months with functional impairment.

Applicable To

  • • Prolonged grief disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes duration and functional impact.

Uncomplicated bereavement

Billable Code
Z63.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Grief symptoms within 6 months
  • • No significant functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Bereavement counseling

Important Notes

  • • Document the context of the grief and ensure it is uncomplicated.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.4

Uncomplicated bereavement

Use to document uncomplicated grief reactions as a secondary code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for prolonged grief disorder?

The ICD-10 code for prolonged grief disorder is F43.21, used when grief symptoms persist beyond 6 months with significant functional impairment.

When should Z63.4 be used?

Z63.4 should be used for uncomplicated bereavement within 6 months of the loss, without significant functional impairment.

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