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.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders is F43. The full clinical description is "Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders". F43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F43 represents “Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and 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.
How does F43 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F43?
F43 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6B4Z (Disorders specifically associated with stress, unspecified).
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