2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F90-F98›F90

ICD-10-CM F90
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F90
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Short Description
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F90-F98
Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF90-F98Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
CategoryF90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
This CodeF90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F90: its own notes plus those printed at block F90-F98 and Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

On F90 itself
  • attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
  • attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On F90 itself
  • anxiety disorders (F40.-, F41.-)
  • mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)
  • pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
  • schizophrenia (F20.-)
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence applies to 33 codes
  • Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F90, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F90: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R41.840 Attention and concentration deficit
    attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F90: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F91 Conduct disorders
    conduct problems associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (F90.-)
  • F94.2 Disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood
    attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)

Code Also 1

These codes say F90 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • QA0 Neurodevelopmental disorders related to specific genetic pathogenic variants
    attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)

Notes 1

These notes mention F90.

  • Block F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
    Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

    a behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. the disorder is more frequent in males than females. onset is in childhood. symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (from dsm-v)

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:

The full article covers:

  • What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
  • What are the types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
  • What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
  • What are the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
  • How is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F90Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders?

F90 is the ICD-10-CM category for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.