F94.0
BillableSelective mutism
Selective mutism
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Elective mutism
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
SNOMED CT
- Elective mutism71959007
- Selective mutism71959007
- Elective mutism due to an adjustment reaction192064004
- Childhood and adolescent disturbance with elective mutism268669006
- Does not use language286365009
- Does not speak286371003
- Finding related to ability to speak365039003
- Finding related to ability to talk365039003
UMLS
- Elective MutismC0236818
- Elective MutismsC0236818
- Elective mutismC0236818
- Elective mutism (disorder)C0236818
- Mutism, ElectiveC0236818
- Mutism, SelectiveC0236818
- Mutism, VoluntaryC0236818
- Mutisms, ElectiveC0236818
- Mutisms, VoluntaryC0236818
- Selective MutismC0236818
- Selective mutismC0236818
- Voluntary MutismC0236818
- Voluntary MutismsC0236818
- elective mutismC0236818
- mutism selectiveC0236818
- selective mutismC0236818
- voluntary mutismC0236818
Clinical Terms
- Elective Mutisms
- Elective mutism due to an adjustment reaction
- Does not speak
- Voluntary Mutisms
- Mutisms, Voluntary
- Finding related to ability to speak
- Elective mutism
- Finding related to ability to talk
- mutism selective
- Elective mutism (disorder)
- Mutism, Elective
- Mutisms, Elective
- voluntary mutism
- Mutism, Voluntary
- Childhood and adolescent disturbance with elective mutism
- Does not use language
- Mutism, Selective
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for selective mutism?
The ICD-10-CM code for selective mutism is F94.0. The full clinical description is "Selective mutism". F94.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code F94.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F94.0 represents “Selective mutism”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is F94.0 a billable code?
Yes, F94.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is F94.0 in?
F94.0 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What SNOMED CT codes does F94.0 map to?
F94.0 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 268669006, 286371003, 286365009, 71959007, 192064004, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F94.0?
F94.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0236818. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F94.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like selective mutism 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 F94.0?
F94.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6B06 (Selective mutism).
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