ICD-10 Coding for Conduct Disorder(F60.2, F91.0, F91.1)
Comprehensive guide on ICD-10 coding for conduct disorder, including F91.1 and F91.2, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.
Complete code families applicable to Conduct Disorder
Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection
| Code | Description | When to Use | Key Documentation |
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| F91.1 | Conduct disorder, childhood-onset type | Use when conduct disorder symptoms appear before age 10. |
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| F91.2 | Conduct disorder, adolescent-onset type | Use when conduct disorder symptoms appear after age 10. |
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Clinical Decision Support
Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.
Key Information
Essential facts and insights aboutConduct Disorder
Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions
Documentation & Coding Risks
Avoid these common issues when documenting Conduct Disorder.
Not specifying the onset age in documentation
Impact
Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis of conduct disorder type., Regulatory: May result in coding audits., Financial: Incorrect DRG assignment affects reimbursement.
Mitigation
Train staff on documentation standards, Use templates that prompt for onset age
Confusing conduct disorder with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Impact
Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can affect DRG assignment., Compliance: May lead to audit issues., Data Quality: Impacts accuracy of patient records.
Mitigation
Ensure documentation specifies harm to others or property for conduct disorder.
Conduct disorder coding accuracy
Impact
Risk of incorrect coding due to lack of specificity in documentation.
Mitigation
Implement regular training and audits.