Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
In Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence (F90-F98), chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
3 billable codes under F93: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers psychological pain disorders, substance use, abuse, dependence and remission, factitious disorder including Munchausen by proxy, and dementia severity.
- Pain disorders related to psychological factors (page 43)
- Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (page 43)
- Factitious Disorder (page 44)
- Dementia (page 45)
All codes under F93
F93 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
F93 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under F93 group to MS-DRG 886 or 882 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 886 Behavioral and Developmental Disorders (2 of 3 codes)
- DRG 882 Neuroses Except Depressive (1 of 3 codes)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Child Mental Health
It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Once mental illness develops, it becomes a regular part of your child's behavior. This makes it more difficult to treat.
Read more about child mental health on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.