U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

F23 ICD-10-CM Code: Brief psychotic disorder

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

F23

Brief psychotic disorder

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where F23 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 5

    Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders (F20-F29)

  3. 3

    Category F23

    Brief psychotic disorder

  4. 4

    Code F23

    Brief psychotic disorder

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Paranoid reaction
  • Psychogenic paranoid psychosis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for F23.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F23.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for F23.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code F23 mean?

F23 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Brief psychotic disorder.”

Is F23 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, F23 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is F23 located in ICD-10-CM?

F23 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 F23, Brief psychotic disorder.

What coding notes are listed for F23?

Its listed inclusion terms are Paranoid reaction; Psychogenic paranoid psychosis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3).

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