2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F44Dissociative and conversion disorders
F44 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for dissociative and conversion disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F44.0, F44.1, F44.2, and F44.4.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Dissociative and conversion disordersOverview
Non-specific codes like F44 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use F44.0 for Dissociative amnesia
Use F44.1 for Dissociative fugue
Use F44.2 for Dissociative stupor
Use F44.4 for Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit
Use F44.5 for Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Use F44.6 for Conversion disorder with sensory symptom or deficit
Use F44.7 for Conversion disorder with mixed symptom presentation
F44.8 for Other dissociative and conversion disorders
Use F44.81 for Dissociative identity disorder
Use F44.89 for Other dissociative and conversion disorders
Use F44.9 for Dissociative and conversion disorder, unspecified
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- conversion hysteria
- conversion reaction
- hysteria
- hysterical psychosis
Type 2 Excludes
- malingering conscious simulation Z76.5
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About F44Overview
Is F44 (Dissociative and conversion disorders) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for dissociative and conversion disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for dissociative and conversion disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F44.0, F44.1, and F44.2.
