F93 ICD-10-CM Code: Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
F93Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where F93 sits
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Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
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Section
Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence (F90-F98)
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Category F93
Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
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Code F93
Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
More specific choices
Codes under F93
F93 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 F93.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F93.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F93.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for F93.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for F93.
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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 F93 mean?
F93 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood.”
Is F93 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F93 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F93 located in ICD-10-CM?
F93 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence (F90-F98) (F90–F98), under category F93, Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood.
What coding notes are listed for F93?
No inclusion terms are listed for F93 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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