2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F93.9Childhood emotional disorder, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F90-F98›F93

ICD-10-CM F93.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F93.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for childhood emotional disorder, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 886. Coders also document this condition as anxiety disorder of adolescence. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F93.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Childhood emotional disorder, unspecified
Short Description
Childhood emotional disorder, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F93
Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF90-F98Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
CategoryF93Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
This CodeF93.9Childhood emotional disorder, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anxiety disorder of adolescence
  • Childhood and adolescent disturbance with selective mutism
  • Childhood and adolescent disturbance with sensitivity
  • Childhood emotional disorder
  • Does not speak
  • Does not use language
  • Finding related to ability to speak
  • Selective mutism

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F93.9: 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.

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.

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 F93.9, its category, or a range that includes it.

Notes 1

These notes mention F93.9.

  • 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 names F90-F98, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD013
Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Child Mental Health

It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Once mental illness develops, it becomes a regular part of your child's behavior. This makes it more difficult to treat.

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Convert F93.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
313.9 Emotional dis child NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 F93.9Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for childhood emotional disorder, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for childhood emotional disorder, unspecified is F93.9 (sometimes written as F939). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F93.9 (Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report childhood emotional disorder, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does F93.9 group to?

When childhood emotional disorder, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 886 (behavioral and Developmental Disorders), which carries a relative weight of 1.6455. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F93.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, childhood emotional disorder, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 313.9 (emotional dis child NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.