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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Situational Stress

ICD-10 Coding for Situational Stress

F43.0
F43.2
R45.89

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

Also Known as:
Acute Stress Reaction
Adjustment Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Situational Stress

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Situational Stress

Use ICD-10 code F43.0 for acute stress reaction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute stress reaction

Billable Code
F43.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Symptoms develop within 1 month of a stressor and resolve quickly.

Applicable To

  • • Symptoms developing within 1 month of a traumatic event

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the acute nature and short duration of symptoms.

Adjustment disorders

Non-Billable
F43.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Symptoms persisting for more than 3 months
  • • Functional impairment documentation

Applicable To

  • • Prolonged stress responses to identifiable stressors

Important Notes

  • • Specify subtype of adjustment disorder for accurate coding.

Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state

Billable Code
R45.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Use when no specific mental disorder is confirmed

Applicable To

  • • Emotional symptoms not classified elsewhere

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific mental disorder criteria are met before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use with F43.0 for marital stressors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for situational stress?

The ICD-10 code for situational stress is F43.0 for acute stress reaction and F43.2 for adjustment disorders, depending on symptom duration and severity.

How do you document acute stress reaction?

Document acute stress reaction by noting symptom onset within 1 month of a stressor, transient symptoms, and any dissociative features.

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