Is ICD-10-CM code F84 billable?

No, F84 (Pervasive developmental disorders) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code F84 belong to?

F84 belongs to Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: F01–F99 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders).

F84Non-billable

Pervasive developmental disorders

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders·Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (6 billable)

F84.0Autistic disorder F84.2Rett's syndrome F84.3Other childhood disintegrative disorder F84.5Asperger's syndrome F84.8Other pervasive developmental disorders F84.9Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified

CH5 Parent Instructions

Includes

disorders of psychological development

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Instructional Notes

Code Also

any associated medical condition and intellectual disabilities

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH5Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

F80-F89Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)

F84Pervasive developmental disordersNot billable

F84.0Autistic disorderBillable

F84.2Rett's syndromeBillable

F84.3Other childhood disintegrative disorderBillable

F84.5Asperger's syndromeBillable

F84.8Other pervasive developmental disordersBillable

F84.9Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.