F43
Non-billableReaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders
Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
F40-F48
Child Codes
5
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F43?
ICD-10-CM code F43 represents "Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F43 a billable code?
No, F43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under F43.
What chapter is F43 in?
F43 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What are the subcategories under F43?
F43 has 5 child codes, including: F43.0 (Acute stress reaction), F43.1 (Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), F43.2 (Adjustment disorders), F43.8 (Other reactions to severe stress), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F43?
F43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494406. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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