Hi everyone,
I code Behavioral Health and am trying to find out which ICD 10 dx code should be used for ADD--attention deficit disorder. My coding partner and I were both trained to use F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type. We are questioning whether or not F98.8 Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence, would be more appropriate. I have found conflicting information in the DSM V, online, and in our ICD 10 2017 codebook. We are hoping someone out there can tell us which dx code they use for ADD. Thanks!
Kim Hess
Coding & Auditing Specialist
I code Behavioral Health and am trying to find out which ICD 10 dx code should be used for ADD--attention deficit disorder. My coding partner and I were both trained to use F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type. We are questioning whether or not F98.8 Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence, would be more appropriate. I have found conflicting information in the DSM V, online, and in our ICD 10 2017 codebook. We are hoping someone out there can tell us which dx code they use for ADD. Thanks!
Kim Hess
Coding & Auditing Specialist
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