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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Paranoid Delusions

ICD-10 Coding for Paranoid Delusions

F22
F20.0

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

Also Known as:
Delusional Disorder
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Paranoid Personality Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Paranoid Delusions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Paranoid Delusions

Use ICD-10 code F22 for delusional disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Delusional disorders

Billable Code
F22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Delusions persist ≥1 month
  • • No hallucinations or disorganized speech

Applicable To

  • • Persistent non-bizarre delusions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and duration of delusions.

Paranoid schizophrenia

Billable Code
F20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions
  • • Symptoms persist ≥6 months

Applicable To

  • • Paranoid delusions with hallucinations

Important Notes

  • • Document hallucinations and delusions explicitly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F32.3

Major depressive disorder, severe, with psychotic features

Use if mood disorder precedes psychosis.

F06.2

Psychotic disorder with delusions due to known physiological condition

Use if delusions are due to a medical condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for paranoid delusions?

The ICD-10 code for paranoid delusions is F22 for delusional disorders and F20.0 for paranoid schizophrenia if hallucinations are present.

How do you differentiate between F22 and F20.0?

F22 is used for delusions without hallucinations, while F20.0 includes hallucinations and other schizophrenia symptoms.

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