Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood (F93) ICD-10-CM
The F93 code range covers emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the F93 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F93 range.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Uncontrolled anxiety or excessive worry that exceeds the realistic scope of life situations and endures for at least a month or longer.
Patient Health Questionnaire
A self-administered version of the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD), a diagnostic tool containing modules on multiple mental health disorders including anxiety, alcohol, eating, and somatoform modules. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is designed specifically for mood/depression scoring each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria based on the mood module from the original PRIME-MD. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) scores 7 common anxiety symptoms.
About the F93 Code Range
F93 codes categorize emotional disorders that specifically begin in childhood, addressing unique mental health challenges during early development. These codes cover conditions such as separation anxiety, other specified emotional disorders, and unspecified childhood emotional issues.
The ICD-10 code for separation anxiety disorder of childhood (F93.0) identifies fears and distress related to being apart from caregivers, often labeled as separation anxiety or anxiety disorder of childhood or adolescence. Beyond this, F93.8 encompasses other childhood emotional disorders including generalized anxiety, overanxious disorders, and various emotional sensitivities characterized by terms like personal relationship breakdown or childhood fearfulness. For cases where a specific diagnosis is unclear, F93.9 covers unspecified childhood emotional disorders, including presentations like elective mutism or disturbances related to speaking. These codes help healthcare professionals document and treat emotional disturbances unique to childhood, aiding clear communication in clinical and billing contexts.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F93 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F93 range classify?
The range classifies emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
