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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

F42
F42.2
F42.3

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

Also Known as:
OCD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F42 for obsessive-compulsive disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Non-Billable
F42
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions
  • • Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment
  • • Duration of symptoms is more than two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Obsessions
  • • Compulsions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies obsessions and compulsions clearly.

Mixed Obsessional Thoughts and Acts

Billable Code
F42.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Equal focus on obsessions and compulsions
  • • Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment

Applicable To

  • • Mixed obsessions and compulsions

Important Notes

  • • Document the balance between obsessions and compulsions.

Hoarding Disorder

Billable Code
F42.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Persistent difficulty discarding possessions
  • • Living spaces are cluttered

Applicable To

  • • Hoarding behaviors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation highlights hoarding as the primary issue.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Unspecified

Billable Code
F42.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms meet OCD criteria but subtype is unclear

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if more specific codes are applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

The ICD-10 code for obsessive-compulsive disorder is F42, with subcodes like F42.2 for mixed obsessions and compulsions, and F42.3 for hoarding disorder.

How is OCD documented for coding purposes?

OCD documentation should include specific obsessions and compulsions, time spent on these activities, and their impact on daily functioning.

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