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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Schizophrenia Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Schizophrenia Unspecified

F20.9

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

Also Known as:
Schizophrenia NOS
Unspecified Schizophrenia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Schizophrenia Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Schizophrenia Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code F20.9 for schizophrenia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Schizophrenia, unspecified

Billable Code
F20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms meet DSM-5 criteria without predominant subtype features.
coding:
  • • No specific subtype documented in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Schizophrenia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states the absence of specific subtype features.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R44.3

Hallucinations, unspecified

Use to document specific hallucinations when present.

R45.1

Restlessness and agitation

Use to document agitation associated with schizophrenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for schizophrenia unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for schizophrenia unspecified is F20.9. It is used when schizophrenia is diagnosed without a specific subtype.

When should F20.9 be used?

Use F20.9 when schizophrenia is diagnosed but no specific subtype is documented in the clinical notes.

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