Find information on Unspecified Psychotic Disorder, including diagnostic criteria, clinical documentation tips, and medical coding guidelines (ICD-10 F29). Learn about differential diagnosis, symptom presentation, and best practices for healthcare professionals documenting and coding this psychotic disorder in clinical settings. Explore resources for accurate and comprehensive mental health record keeping related to unspecified psychosis and psychotic disorders not otherwise specified. This resource supports clinicians in proper diagnosis and billing practices for optimal patient care.
Also known as
Unspecified psychosis not due to...
Psychosis not caused by substances or medical conditions.
Schizophrenia, schizotypal...
Covers various psychotic disorders including schizophrenia.
Unspecified organic...
Mental disorders due to brain damage/disease, unspecified.
Mental/behavioural due to...
Disorders caused by psychoactive substance use.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is there evidence of schizophrenia?
Yes
Do NOT code as unspecified. Code the specific schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
No
Is there evidence of delusional disorder?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Psychotic symptoms present, but criteria for specific psychosis not met. |
Brief Psychotic Disorder |
Schizophreniform Disorder |
Lack of specific symptoms or inadequate record details to support a more specific psychotic disorder diagnosis leads to unspecified coding.
Coding unspecified psychosis before completing a thorough diagnostic evaluation may result in inaccurate coding and lost revenue.
Relying on unspecified codes without sufficient justification can trigger audits and indicate potential undercoding issues.
Patient presents with psychotic symptoms consistent with an Unspecified Psychotic Disorder (F29). The patient exhibits positive symptoms of psychosis, including disorganized thinking and unusual perceptual experiences, though these do not clearly meet the criteria for schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, or other specified psychotic disorders. Differential diagnosis considered other psychotic disorders, substance-induced psychotic disorder, psychotic disorder due to another medical condition, and bipolar disorder with psychotic features. The patient's symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Onset and duration of symptoms were explored. Family history of mental illness was reviewed. Mental status examination revealed [insert specific observations related to appearance, behavior, mood, affect, speech, thought process, thought content, perception, cognition, insight, and judgment]. Current medications include [list current medications]. Treatment plan includes initiation of [medication name and dosage] for symptom management, referral to psychiatry for further evaluation and diagnostic clarification, and individual therapy focused on coping skills and social support. Psychoeducation regarding psychosis, medication adherence, and early warning signs of relapse was provided. Prognosis, risks, and benefits of treatment were discussed. Patient expressed understanding and agreement with the treatment plan. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [timeframe] to monitor symptom response and adjust treatment as needed. ICD-10 code F29 will be used for billing and coding purposes. Medical necessity for ongoing treatment will be documented and justified as per payer requirements.