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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Prolonged Grief Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Prolonged Grief Disorder

F43.81

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

Also Known as:
Complicated Grief
Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Prolonged Grief Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Prolonged Grief Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F43.81 for prolonged grief disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Prolonged grief disorder

Billable Code
F43.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persist for at least 12 months and cause significant impairment.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must include cultural context and functional impairment.

Applicable To

  • • Persistent complex bereavement disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific symptoms, duration, and cultural context.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.4

Disappearance and death of family member

Use alongside F43.81 to indicate family disruption due to death.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for prolonged grief disorder is F43.81, used when symptoms persist for at least 12 months and cause significant impairment.

How is prolonged grief disorder different from adjustment disorder?

Prolonged grief disorder (F43.81) requires symptoms to persist for at least 12 months, whereas adjustment disorder (F43.21) is used for shorter durations.

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