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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Schizophrenia

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Schizophrenia

F20.9

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

Also Known as:
Schizophrenia NOS
Schizophrenia not otherwise specified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Schizophrenia

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

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 do not align with specific subtypes of schizophrenia.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must exclude other specific subtypes and conditions.

Applicable To

  • • Schizophrenia NOS
  • • Schizophrenia not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states the absence of specific subtypes and other psychotic disorders.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R41.0

Disorientation

Use for cognitive symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Z60.0

Problems related to social environment

Use to document social determinants impacting the patient's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified schizophrenia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified schizophrenia is F20.9. It is used when the subtype of schizophrenia is not specified or cannot be determined.

When should F20.9 be used?

F20.9 should be used when the subtype of schizophrenia is not specified or cannot be determined, and other subtypes have been excluded.

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