Find comprehensive information on Hyperactivity Disorder including ADHD diagnosis criteria, ICD-10 codes (F90.0, F90.1, F90.2, F90.8, F90.9), DSM-5 diagnostic assessment, clinical documentation best practices, and medical billing guidelines. Learn about inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity symptoms and effective treatment strategies. This resource provides healthcare professionals with accurate and up-to-date information for managing and coding Hyperactivity Disorder in clinical practice.
Also known as
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Covers various types of ADHD, including combined type and inattentive type.
Other behavioral and emotional disorders
Includes other specified behavioral disorders, sometimes related to ADHD.
Unspecified mental disorder
Used when a more specific mental disorder, like ADHD, cannot be determined.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Predominantly inattentive presentation?
Yes
Impairment of function?
No
Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive?
When to use each related code
Description |
---|
Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity |
Difficulty with social skills, communication |
Oppositional, defiant, hostile behavior |
Coding ADHD in adults using pediatric codes (e.g., F90.0) or vice-versa, leading to claim denials and inaccurate data.
Incorrectly coding ADHD with overlapping conditions like anxiety or ODD, causing upcoding/downcoding and compliance issues.
Insufficient clinical documentation to support the ADHD diagnosis, resulting in coding errors, audit risks, and rejected claims.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation. Clinical interview and behavioral observations indicate significant impairment in attention and impulse control. Parent and teacher reports corroborate excessive motor activity, difficulty remaining seated in age-appropriate contexts, frequent interruptions, and impulsivity impacting social interactions and academic performance. Symptoms present across multiple settings (home, school, social). Differential diagnosis considered Oppositional Defiant Disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders; however, the pervasive nature of inattention and hyperactivity favors the diagnosis of ADHD. Symptoms meet DSM-5 criteria for ADHD, Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation. The patient does not meet criteria for the combined presentation due to lack of sufficient inattentive symptoms. Medical history reviewed, no significant neurological or medical conditions identified that could account for the observed symptoms. Family history is positive for ADHD. Treatment plan includes initiating behavior therapy focusing on impulse control and attention training. Psychoeducation provided to parents regarding ADHD management strategies. Follow-up scheduled in four weeks to assess treatment response and consider medication management options such as stimulants if behavioral interventions prove insufficient. ICD-10 code F90.1 assigned. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for evaluation and management will be determined based on time spent and complexity of medical decision-making.