DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder

F43.10
F43.8
F43.9

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

Also Known as:
Unspecified PTSD
Stress Reaction NOS
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F43.10 for post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
F43.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of PTSD symptoms without meeting full criteria.

Applicable To

  • • PTSD symptoms not meeting full criteria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trauma exposure and symptom clusters.

Other reactions to severe stress

Non-Billable
F43.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Stress-related symptoms without PTSD criteria

Applicable To

  • • Adjustment disorders with mixed anxiety and depression

Important Notes

  • • Requires additional specificity for billing.

Reaction to severe stress, unspecified

Billable Code
F43.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Non-specific stress symptoms

Applicable To

  • • General stress reactions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F43.8

Other reactions to severe stress

Use for stress reactions not classified under PTSD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is F43.10, used when PTSD symptoms are present but do not meet full criteria.

When should F43.10 be used?

F43.10 should be used when there is confirmed trauma exposure and symptoms from multiple PTSD clusters, but full criteria are not met.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes