F20 ICD-10-CM Code: Schizophrenia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the April 2026 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
F20Schizophrenia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where F20 sits
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Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
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Section
Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders (F20-F29)
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Category F20
Schizophrenia
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Code F20
Schizophrenia
More specific choices
Codes under F20
F20 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F20.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F20.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F20.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- brief psychotic disorder (F23)
- cyclic schizophrenia (F25.0)
- mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)
- schizoaffective disorder (F25.-)
- schizophrenic reaction NOS (F23)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- schizophrenic reaction in:
- alcoholism (F10.15-, F10.25-, F10.95-)
- brain disease (F06.2)
- epilepsy (F06.2)
- psychoactive drug use (F11-F19 with .15. .25, .95)
- schizotypal disorder (F21)
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F20 mean?
F20 is the April 2026 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Schizophrenia.”
Is F20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F20 has more specific child codes in the April 2026 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F20 located in ICD-10-CM?
F20 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders (F20-F29) (F20–F29), under category F20, Schizophrenia.
What coding notes are listed for F20?
No inclusion terms are listed for F20 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: brief psychotic disorder (F23); cyclic schizophrenia (F25.0); mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3); schizoaffective disorder (F25.-); schizophrenic reaction NOS (F23). Excludes2 notes: schizophrenic reaction in:; alcoholism (F10.15-, F10.25-, F10.95-); brain disease (F06.2); epilepsy (F06.2); psychoactive drug use (F11-F19 with .15. .25, .95); schizotypal disorder (F21).
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