2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
F90 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F90.0, F90.1, F90.2, and F90.8.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disordersOverview
Non-specific codes like F90 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use F90.0 for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Use F90.1 for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type
Use F90.2 for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Use F90.8 for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type
Use F90.9 for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
- attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity
Type 2 Excludes
- anxiety disorders F40 F41
- mood affective disorders F30 F39
- pervasive developmental disorders F84
- schizophrenia F20
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.
Patient EducationClinical
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. But some people don't get diagnosed with ADHD until they are adults. ADHD involves:
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About F90Overview
Is F90 (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F90.0, F90.1, and F90.2.
