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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pervasive Developmental Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Pervasive Developmental Disorder

F84.9
F84.0

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

Also Known as:
PDD
Atypical Autism
PDD-NOS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F84.9 for pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
F84.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient exhibits atypical autism symptoms without meeting full ASD criteria.

Applicable To

  • • Atypical autism
  • • PDD-NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation of developmental history and current impairments.

Autistic disorder

Billable Code
F84.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when all three core domains of ASD are impaired.

Applicable To

  • • Childhood autism
  • • Infantile autism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes all required domains of impairment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R48.8

Other symbolic dysfunctions

For social communication deficits without full ASD criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pervasive developmental disorder?

The ICD-10 code for pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified, is F84.9. It is used when specific subtypes like autism or Asperger's are not specified.

How to document pervasive developmental disorder?

Document pervasive developmental disorder by including a detailed developmental history, current symptoms, and standardized assessment scores.

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