2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F84Pervasive developmental disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F80-F89›F84

ICD-10-CM F84
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F84 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for pervasive developmental disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F84.0, F84.2, F84.3, and F84.5.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F84
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Pervasive developmental disorders
Chapter
F80-F89
Pervasive and specific developmental disorders

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF80-F89Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
CategoryF84Pervasive developmental disorders
This CodeF84Pervasive developmental disorders

Specific Coding for Pervasive developmental disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like F84 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F84.0 for Autistic disorder

  • Use F84.2 for Rett's syndrome

  • Use F84.3 for Other childhood disintegrative disorder

  • Use F84.5 for Asperger's syndrome

  • Use F84.8 for Other pervasive developmental disorders

  • Use F84.9 for Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code Also

  • any associated medical condition and intellectual disabilities

Patient EducationClinical

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person's life. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. It includes what used to be known as Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F84Overview

Is F84 (Pervasive developmental disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for pervasive developmental disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for pervasive developmental disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F84.0, F84.2, and F84.3.